Senior Buyer – Indirect Procurement & CAPEX
On-siteWixom, Michigan, United States
Job Summary
Develop sourcing strategies for indirect materials, services, and capital equipment investments while leading supplier selection, contract negotiations, and cost-reduction initiatives. Manage procurement activities across MRO, facility services, IT hardware, and construction projects, collaborating with Engineering, Operations, Finance, and Manufacturing teams. Execute competitive bidding, evaluate quotations against technical specifications and budgets, and monitor supplier performance throughout project execution. Identify cost-saving opportunities, mitigate supply chain risks, and prepare spend analysis reports for leadership.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, Finance, or related field
- +5 years of procurement, sourcing, or purchasing experience
- Minimum 2-3 years managing indirect procurement and capital equipment sourcing
- Strong expertise in strategic sourcing and supplier negotiations
- Experience with capital equipment procurement and project-based purchasing
- Strong financial acumen and capital investment analysis skills
- Proficiency with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, JD Edwards, Microsoft Dynamics, etc.)
- Advanced Excel and spend analysis capabilities
- Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder-management skills
Desired Qualifications
- MBA, CPSM, CPM, CIPS, or equivalent professional certification
- Experience supporting manufacturing, automotive, industrial, or engineering-intensive environments
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