Purchasing Manager at Diversified Recruitment Services, LLC Southfield, MI in Southfield, Michigan

Location

Southfield, Michigan

Job Type

Full-time

Company

Diversified Recruitment Services, LLC

Purchasing Manager job at Diversified Recruitment Services, LLC. Southfield, MI. Job Description

We are looking for a strategic and results-driven Purchasing Manager to lead a commodity team focused on driving a high-value supply chain across the North American region. This role is instrumental in enabling competitive advantage and improving year-over-year operating income. The ideal candidate will bring deep experience in sourcing plastic and metal components, raw materials, and protection components while leading cost-reduction initiatives and supplier development. The Purchasing Manager will collaborate with global cross-functional teams and supplier partners to implement commodity strategies, manage supply contracts, and ensure timely, cost-effective procurement that meets both plant operations and customer requirements.

Key Responsibilities: • Deliver improvements in total landed cost, targeting year-over-year savings. • Lead and develop the purchasing team to grow leadership and functional excellence. • Implement a formal Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) framework to prioritize innovation and become a customer of choice. • Work closely with Advanced Purchasing and other functions to support optimized customer quote costs. • Communicate commodity strategies clearly, defining preferred suppliers and initiating advanced cost-saving initiatives. • Establish and implement best-in-class supply chain processes. • Foster strong internal and external relationships to improve sourcing performance and strategic alignment. • Execute global sourcing strategies and manage supplier contracts effectively. • Support operational KPIs, including inventory and delivery performance.

Qualifications: • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or related field. • Proven experience managing commodities such as plastics, metals, raw materials, or protection components. • Strong technical knowledge of materials and cost drivers within assigned commodities. • Demonstrated success in commodity strategy development and execution. • Advanced negotiation and supplier management skills. • Ability to lead cross-functional initiatives with Engineering, Sales, Program Management, and Operations. • Strategic thinker with entrepreneurial mindset and leadership acumen. • Strong written, verbal, and presentation communication skills. • Comfortable working in a dynamic, high-performance environment. • Excellent analytical skills with strong attention to detail. • Skilled in managing conflict and navigating challenges effectively.