Purchasing Project Buyer

🕒 September 18

🌽 Illinois, North Carolina, +3 more states – Remote

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⏰ Full Time

🟠 Senior

🔴 Lead

🛒 Procurement

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Commercial Vehicle Group, Inc.

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5001 - 10000 employees

Founded 2000

🚘 Automotive

🏭 Manufacturing

🏗️ Construction

Automotive • Manufacturing • Construction

Commercial Vehicle Group, Inc. is a leading supplier of electric vehicle assemblies, electrical wire harnesses, seating systems, mechanical assemblies, and plastic products, catering to the ecommerce, transportation, industrial, and recreational vehicle markets. The company has established a strong presence in the commercial truck market while evolving its offerings to support the growing demand for electric vehicles, promoting innovation and sustainability in the industry.

📋 Description

• Lead purchasing projects and initiatives focused on cost reduction, supplier performance, logistics, quality, and operational improvements • Analyze purchasing spend, cost data, market conditions, supplier risks, and other business information to identify improvement and savings opportunities • Develop project plans, define milestones and target outcomes, assign responsibilities, and monitor progress through completion • Partner with Purchasing, Engineering, Operations, Finance, and other functional teams to implement approved projects • Support Commodity Managers with purchasing initiatives, supplier issues, negotiations, and problem-solving activities • Present business cases, savings opportunities, project status, and implementation plans to Purchasing and Operations leadership • Track and communicate project progress, risks, actions, and results to management and stakeholders • Coordinate project teams and provide direction to team members as needed • Support tactical purchasing activities, including supplier setup, pricing changes, cost increases/decreases, supplier delivery escalations, and annual pricing updates • Participate in supplier negotiations, contract reviews, bid evaluations, and purchasing policy development • Review purchase orders, supplier claims, contracts, and related documentation for compliance • Participate in developing and reviewing specifications for equipment, products, materials, and alternative sources • Prepare bid recommendations and supporting analysis for Purchasing Management approval • Ensure project documentation, findings, and implementation plans are accurate, accessible, and communicated • Support program launches and approved purchasing initiatives across applicable CVG locations • Participate in special projects and cross-functional initiatives • Serve as an informal team leader when needed

🎯 Requirements

• 10+ years of direct purchasing experience, preferably within a manufacturing environment; equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered • Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional projects and purchasing initiatives from concept through implementation • Experience with cost reduction, supplier management, negotiations, sourcing, or purchasing projects • Experience with AIAG Project Management processes and/or structured project management methodologies • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively across multiple levels of a global organization • Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities independently and meet deadlines • Customer-focused and solution-oriented approach, with the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced and changing manufacturing environment • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word • Experience with ERP and manufacturing systems preferred • Ability to influence and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams without direct authority • Willingness and ability to take ownership of projects and drive them to completion • Applicants must be authorized to work in the country of the job posting location on a full-time basis • Visa sponsorship is not provided