Job Description
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.
Responsibilities - To be successful in this role you will need the following: *
- 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.
Education, Licenses, Certifications College, university, or equivalent degree in field appropriate for the function required.
This position may require licensing for compliance with export controls or sanctions regulations.
Experience Significant level of relevant work experience required.
Qualifications - 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)
Additional Qualifications - 5 Years of Purchasing Experience in a direct material buying or commodity management role required.
- Experience managing others in a global capacity.
QUALIFICATIONS (nice To Have)- 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.
Please note that the salary range provided is a good faith estimate on the applicable range. The final salary offer will be determined after considering relevant factors, including a candidate’s qualifications and experience, where appropriate.
Min Salary $103200
Max Salary $154800
Job Tags
Contract work, Work experience placement, Work at office, Day shift, 3 days per week,