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Commodity Manager - Forging

Commodity Manager - Forging

AltairAuburn Hills, MI, United States
1 day ago
Job type
  • Permanent
Job description

Transforming the Future with Convergence of Simulation and Data

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 :

  • Experience sourcing, buying, and managing suppliers who make automotive forged parts is required for this position.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business or related field
  • 7+ years of progressive purchasing or supply chain experience in the automotive sector.
  • Demonstrated expertise in sourcing and managing suppliers for forgings.
  • Proven track record of leading complex negotiations and delivering commercial savings.
  • Proficiency in cost analysis, should-cost modeling, and total cost of ownership methodologies.
  • The ability to travel domestically and internationally as required (approximately 10-20%).
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