Commodity Manager - Forgings (Auburn Hills)

Commodity Manager - Forgings and Machining

Job Summary :

Our client in Auburn Hills, MI is looking for a Commodity Manager - Forgings. This is a direct hire position.

What You Will Do :

• Strategic Sourcing and Supplier Management
• Develop, execute, and continuously improve the regional sourcing strategy for forgings.
• Identify, evaluate, and develop cost disruptive suppliers to meet quality, cost, delivery, innovation, and sustainability objectives.
• Lead supplier negotiations to secure best-in-class material cost & commercial terms to the company.
• Monitor supplier performance and manage key relationships to ensure continuous improvement, compliance, and risk mitigation.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Work closely with Engineering, Quality, Program Management, and Manufacturing teams to align purchasing strategies with technical requirements and program timelines.
• Cost Management and Benchmarking
• Lead and support annual cost reduction targets and ensure cost competitiveness throughout the product lifecycle, utilizing cost analysis, market intelligence and should be cost.
• Stay abreast of market trends, raw material fluctuations, and technological advancements that may impact cost structures.
• Risk and Compliance Management
• Assess and mitigate supply chain risks, including single sourcing, financial stability of suppliers, and geopolitical impacts.
• Ensure all supplier contracts and purchasing activities comply with company policies, industry standards, and legal requirements.
• Support supplier quality audits and escalation processes as needed.

What You Will Need : Basics :