Purchase Manager
Core
Manage and source assigned categories/sub-categories for global/regional scope, developing category strategies, establishing preferred suppliers, and optimizing spend across plants and regions.
Role type
Senior Category Manager / Category Buyer (CAPEX)
Builds
Procurement strategies, supplier contracts, and sourcing frameworks for indirect materials and services
Domain
Automotive manufacturing / Indirect procurement
Required skills
Category strategy development, supplier relationship management, negotiation, RFI/RFQ evaluation, contract management, spend optimization, cross-functional leadership, process improvement
Preferred skills
Technical background, global scope experience, mentoring capabilities
Technologies
RFI, RFQ, ERP systems (implied by record maintenance)
Responsibilities
Develop and propose category strategy, establish base of preferred suppliers, lead supplier negotiations and selection, monitor supplier performance and compliance, lead purchasing activities across plants and regions, mentor buyers and stakeholders, drive best practices in procurement
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities