We are looking for an experienced Purchasing Manager to lead procurement operations within our automotive manufacturing division. In this role, you will oversee supplier relationships, manage contract negotiations, and develop strategic purchasing initiatives to optimize costs and ensure operational efficiency. The ideal candidate will bring a robust background in commodity purchasing and supply chain management, particularly within the automotive sector.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Develop and implement purchasing strategies that align with production and business goals.<br>• Identify, evaluate, and manage supplier partnerships to ensure quality, cost-effectiveness, and timely delivery.<br>• Lead negotiations for pricing, contracts, and terms to achieve savings and reduce procurement risks.<br>• Analyze market trends to discover opportunities for cost reductions and process improvements.<br>• Collaborate with internal teams, including engineering, operations, and finance, to align procurement decisions with organizational objectives.<br>• Maintain comprehensive records of purchasing activities, supplier performance, and pricing data.<br>• Monitor supplier compliance with quality standards and delivery schedules to ensure uninterrupted operations.<br>• Implement policies and systems to improve procurement efficiency and transparency.<br>• Provide leadership and guidance to the purchasing team, supporting growth and productivity.
<p>Our client is seeking a data-driven and strategic <strong>Sr. Pricing Analyst</strong>. This role is integral to optimizing pricing strategies across the product portfolio to drive profitability, competitiveness, and customer value. The ideal candidate will combine strong analytical abilities with market awareness to support pricing decisions that promote growth and operational efficiency. For further inquiries, please contact Katie Ruger today at 616-600-8734!</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Analyze pricing and operational data, market trends, and customer insights to develop pricing models and recommendations.</li><li>Collaborate with Sales, R& D, and Operations teams to ensure pricing strategies are aligned with overall business objectives.</li><li>Monitor and assess the effectiveness of pricing strategies through annual price reviews and updates, making adjustments based on customer feedback and internal KPIs.</li><li>Conduct margin analysis, including price, mix, volume, and cost-to-serve evaluations to inform pricing decisions and collaborate cross-functionally to support recommendations.</li><li>Perform ROI and scenario analyses for investments related to sales and customer initiatives.</li><li>Develop and maintain pricing tools, dashboards, and reports for internal stakeholders.</li><li>Identify opportunities for continuous improvement, particularly related to inventory management, by providing actionable reporting and analysis.</li><li>Support new product launches through pricing and scenario planning, including implementing rebate and penalty structures based on a thorough understanding of organizational overhead.</li><li>Deliver insights on customer segmentation and price elasticity to inform profit optimization strategies.</li><li>Perform month-end close activities as needed.</li><li>Support interim and year-end audit activities related to product costing.</li><li>Undertake additional analysis and tasks as assigned.</li></ul><p><br></p>
