Commodity Procurement Specialist

7 days ago


Farmington Hills, Michigan, United States Hitachi Astemo Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Commodity Procurement Specialist to join our team at Hitachi Astemo. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing all purchasing activities related to their category, ensuring alignment with our purchasing strategy and regional expectations.

Key Responsibilities
  • Negotiate with suppliers to secure optimal prices, payment terms, and tooling arrangements.
  • Develop and formalize supplier contracts to ensure compliance and quality standards.
  • Lead sourcing decisions based on category strategy and business unit expectations.
  • Prepare cost estimations and collaborate with the Cost Engineering team to ensure accuracy.
  • Implement category strategy globally and regionally, ensuring seamless execution.
  • Support business units in Value Engineering initiatives and negotiate with suppliers.
  • Report key performance indicators (KPIs) by part number and supplier.
  • Collect and analyze regional and global category, supplier-specific information.
  • Propose strategic paths to the Global Category Manager based on gathered insights.
  • Identify opportunities for cost reduction and continuous improvement.
  • Participate in annual budget preparation and collaborate with the Global Category Team.
  • Build and manage relationships with local suppliers.
Requirements
  • Strong background in automotive purchasing, preferably with experience in reading technical specifications and quality requirements.
  • Proven negotiation skills and results-oriented approach.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence and persuade.
  • Demonstrated collaboration, teamwork, and relationship-building skills.
  • Experience in coordinating and facilitating projects, with a strong ability to work independently.
  • Advanced MS Office proficiency, particularly in Excel and PowerPoint.
  • Fluency in English and Japanese is highly desirable.
Education and Experience

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Supply Chain, Business, or a related field. Minimum 3 years of experience in purchasing or a related field.

Working Conditions

This role requires the ability to sit or stand for extended periods, with occasional lifting of up to 25 pounds. The candidate will need to travel to suppliers and/or Hitachi locations as required, with potential for international travel.

Hitachi Astemo is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and welcomes applications from diverse candidates. If you require a reasonable accommodation to apply, please contact us at jobs@hitachi-automotive.us.



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