Provide direct oversight and ensure execution of strategic purchasing initiatives to support Operational and Financial Excellence for the company.
Develop and ensure delivery of annual Purchasing commitments to the affected business unit as well as support requirements needed to meet global Purchasing objectives.
Work as part of cross functional team with Operations, Engineering, Commercial/Program Management, Quality and Finance leadership to support strategic initiatives key to the business unit and company.
Oversee and lead supplier escalations critical to the performance of the company and business unit.
Ensure that themselves and the team operate in a manner consistent with the company’s guidelines on ethics and compliance in managing its supplier relationships while meeting all financial, operational, or strategic objectives for the company.
Foster a positive and supportive environment for the organization that supports growth and development of supervised employees that is consistent with the company’s guidelines and vision.

Bachelor’s degree in related field
Requires minimum 3-5 years’ work experience as a purchasing manager
MBA preferred
Automotive cross-functional experience a plus.
Experience working with seating commodities and materials such as leather, vinyl, fabric, plastic extrusions and threads.

Purchasing Manager

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