Buyer 1

Job description

Location: Farmington Hills, MI Job Schedule: Full-time (Hybrid 4 days on-site) Education Requirement: Bachelor's degree preferred: Sponsorship: No: Come Drive Innovation with Us. We are currently looking for a Buyer 1 to join our team in Farmington Hills, MI. In this role, you’ll manage a defined set of commodities by supporting sourcing initiatives, cost‑reduction efforts, and data‑driven recommendations in partnership with buyers, managers, and subject‑matter experts. You’ll track and report progress, validate system data, coordinate with internal teams and suppliers, and prepare accurate, timely presentations to support strategic decisions. A Day in the Life: The responsibilities listed are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties for this role. Additional tasks may be assigned, as needed, to support business objectives. Negotiates and establishes commodity pricing; develops and executes strategic sourcing plans to support cost‑reduction goals. Evaluates and compares suppliers to recommend the most competitive sourcing options based on cost, quality, and requirements. Partners with engineers, end users, and stakeholders to understand commodity specifications and busin...