Purchasing Manager

DESCRIPTION

We are looking for a talented Purchasing Manager for the first shift to join our team specializing in Manufacturing in Troy, MI.

In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways:

• Balance Stakeholder Needs with Strategic Insight You'll anticipate and align the diverse needs of internal and external stakeholders, ensuring procurement decisions support both business goals and long-term relationships.
• Deliver Consistent, High-Quality Results By staying focused and resilient under pressure, you'll drive outcomes that enhance operational efficiency and contribute to Cummins' competitive edge.
• Apply a Global, Inclusive Perspective You'll approach sourcing and supplier management with a global mindset, recognizing the value of diverse suppliers and international market dynamics.
• Navigate and Resolve Conflict Effectively You'll manage supplier and internal conflicts with professionalism and minimal disruption, fostering a collaborative and solutions-oriented environment.
• Develop and Execute Category Strategies Using the Total Value Performance (TVP) approach, you'll define and implement category strategies that optimize cost, quality, and innovation across the supply base.
• Protect and Leverage Intellectual Property You'll ensure Cummins' IP is safeguarded in supplier agreements, enabling long-term innovation and competitive advantage through strategic legal collaboration.
• Lead Ethical, Value-Driven Negotiations You'll use structured negotiation tools to secure favorable contract terms while upholding Cummins' procurement ethics and compliance standards.
• Mitigate Supply Chain Risk Proactively By applying risk analysis tools and dual sourcing strategies, you'll minimize disruptions and protect Cummins' reputation, margins, and supply continuity.

• Strategic Sourcing and Procurement Expertise: Deep understanding of sourcing strategies that reduce cost, minimize risk, and align with business and supply chain goals.
• Demand and Capacity Management Skills: Ability to assess and manage supplier capacity and business demand to ensure supply continuity and operational efficiency.
• Cross-Functional Leadership and Collaboration: Strong leadership to manage regional and category teams, while fostering alignment across business units, supply chain, and new product development.
• Continuous Improvement Mindset: Proactive in identifying and implementing process improvements that enhance procurement performance and supply chain agility.
• Supplier Relationship Management: Skilled in building and maintaining strong, collaborative relationships with key suppliers to drive long-term value and innovation.
• Contract Validation and Compliance Oversight: Attention to detail in validating sourcing activities and ensuring contracts meet business, legal, and compliance standards.
• Total Cost Ownership (TCO) Focus: Ability to drive cost reductions across the supply chain by applying TCO principles and optimizing procurement processes.
• Team Development and Coaching: Effective at leading and mentoring teams, providing feedback, and identifying growth opportunities to build a high-performing procurement organization.

• This role is a hybrid position where the applicant will be required to work in our Troy, MI office 3 days per week.
• Develops and implements global supply base for Meritor's Driveline Business.
• Manage team of approximately 3 to 4 direct reports (buyers)

• 5 Years of Purchasing Experience in a direct material buying or commodity management role required.
• Experience managing others in a global capacity.

• Ability to select, lead, evaluate, and develop employees.
• Ability to track and analyze financial results of sourcing strategies.
• Global manufacturing and supply base knowledge.
• Able to analyze and interpret market data.
• Commodity cost driver knowledge. Primarily iron cast and forged components.