Sr Purchasing Manager - Steel and Stamping
- Location
- Plymouth, MI
- Listed
- 13 days ago
About the Role
As Senior Manager - Steel and Stamping, you will hold a highly influential role within Adient's Purchasing organization. You will lead the development of sourcing strategies for the steel and stamping commodities, drive cost competitiveness, and manage strategic supplier relationships, including long-term agreements. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in metal commodities, a strong understanding of market dynamics, and a proven track record of building strong supplier partnerships and delivering impactful results.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the overall sourcing and supplier management strategy for the steel and stamping commodities.
- Monitor and analyze global market dynamics, including price and supply trends, to anticipate risks and identify opportunities.
- Develop and implement long-term commodity strategies aligned with Adient's business objectives.
- Drive cost reduction by negotiating long-term agreements with strategic suppliers.
- Partner with VAVE, Engineering, and Sales teams to identify and deliver cost-saving and value-creation opportunities.
- Build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with strategic suppliers.
- Lead, coach, and develop commodity managers in the US and Mexico.
- Support Make vs Buy decisions
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree required; MBA preferred.
- 15 years of leadership experience in Purchasing, with a strong background in metals.
- Deep knowledge of steel and stamping commodities and global metals market dynamics.
- Proven ability to develop and execute commodity strategies that deliver measurable results.
- Strong negotiation skills, including experience with long-term supplier agreements.
- Demonstrated ability to build strategic supplier relationships and influence cross-functional partners.
- Experience leading and developing high-performing, diverse teams.
Primary Location
Central Tech Unit Plymouth MI
From Adient's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on October 28, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.
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