Senior Buyer (Indirect Procurement) - 26651

Opportunity Overview:
We are looking for an experienced and proactive Senior Buyer - Indirect to oversee strategic sourcing and procurement of Corporate Services, MRO, and general indirect spend categories. Based in Rochester Hills, this position plays a vital role in supporting business operations by ensuring reliable supplier performance, driving cost savings, and maintaining compliance with internal policies and industry regulations.This is an exciting opportunity for a procurement professional who brings deep category knowledge, supplier negotiation skills, and a collaborative mindset to influence outcomes across multiple departments including HR, IT, Facilities, and Operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute strategic sourcing strategies for indirect spend categories such as Corporate Services, MRO, IT, Facilities, and Professional Services.
• Monitor industry trends, service provider capabilities, and cost drivers to inform sourcing decisions and manage risk.
• Build and manage strong supplier relationships to ensure continuity, performance, and service-level expectations.
• Lead contract negotiations, including pricing, service terms, and SLAs, to achieve cost-effective, long-term agreements.
• Identify and implement cost reduction initiatives while ensuring quality and service standards are maintained.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with teams such as HR, IT, and Operations to understand service requirements and align procurement efforts.
• Support risk mitigation strategies, including dual sourcing and business continuity planning.
• Maintain detailed procurement records, dashboards, and supplier performance metrics.
• Provide regular updates and insights to leadership on sourcing strategies, supplier performance, and market outlooks.
• Ensure all procurement activities align with internal policies, regulatory requirements, and environmental goals.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in indirect procurement within an automotive manufacturing environment
• Strong expertise in contract negotiation, supplier management, and strategic sourcing.
• Solid understanding of indirect spend categories including but not limited to MRO, Corporate Services, IT, Packaging and Facilities.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Professional certifications such as CPSM, CSCP, CPIM, CPP/CPPM, or CIPS.
• Experience developing and managing SLA-driven contracts.
• Familiarity with supplier audit processes and corrective action plans.
• Exposure to sustainability practices and regulatory compliance in procurement.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as required.

Titles Encouraged to Apply:

• Indirect Procurement Manager
• Strategic Sourcing Specialist - Services
• Category Manager - MRO & Indirect
• Senior Procurement Specialist
• Purchasing Manager - Corporate Services
• Sourcing Analyst - Indirect Spend
• Commodity Manager - MRO
• Buyer
• Purchasing Specialist

This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by streamlining indirect procurement strategies, improving vendor relationships, and contributing to operational excellence.Take the next step in your sourcing career-apply today.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $85,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• procurement within automotive manufacturing : 5 years (Required)

Work Location: In person