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Senior Purchasing Manager EPS Motors and Controllers

Job Summary:

Our client in Auburn Hills, MI  is looking for a Sr Purchasing Manager. This is a Direct full time position.

We are seeking an experienced, strategic, and results-driven Senior Purchasing Manager to lead the procurement activities for Electric Power Steering (EPS) motors and controllers. The ideal candidate will have a deep technical understanding of EPS systems, strong supplier management skills, and a proven ability to deliver commercial value while mitigating risks across the supply chain.

What You Will Do:

• Strategic Sourcing and Supplier Management
  • Develop, execute, and continuously improve the regional sourcing strategy for EPS motors, controllers and associated parts.
  • Identify, evaluate, and develop cost disruptive suppliers to meet quality, cost, delivery, innovation, and sustainability objectives.
  • Lead supplier negotiations to secure best-in-class material cost & commercial terms to the company.  
  • Monitor supplier performance and manage key relationships to ensure continuous improvement, compliance, and risk mitigation.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Work closely with Engineering, Quality, Program Management, and Manufacturing teams to align purchasing strategies with technical requirements and program timelines.
• Cost Management and Benchmarking
  • Lead and support annual cost reduction targets and ensure cost competitiveness throughout the product lifecycle, utilizing cost analysis, market intelligence and should be cost.
  • Stay abreast of market trends, raw material fluctuations, and technological advancements that may impact cost structures.
• Risk and Compliance Management
  • Assess and mitigate supply chain risks, including single sourcing, financial stability of suppliers, and geopolitical impacts.
  • Ensure all supplier contracts and purchasing activities comply with company policies, industry standards, and legal requirements.
  • Support supplier quality audits and escalation processes as needed.

What You Will Need:

Basics:

• Education:
  • Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Engineering, Business Administration, or related field.
  • MBA or equivalent advanced degree is a plus.
• Experience:
  • 7+ years of progressive purchasing or supply chain experience, preferably in the automotive or high-tech manufacturing sector.
  • 5+ years of demonstrated expertise in sourcing and managing suppliers for Electric Motors and PCBAs required. Preferably in the Automotive segment.
  • Proven track record of leading complex negotiations and delivering commercial savings.
  • Proficiency in cost analysis, should-cost modeling, and total cost of ownership methodologies.
• Other:
  • The ability to travel domestically and internationally as required (approximately 20-30%).

How You Will Be Successful:

• Envision the Future
• Communicate Honestly and Broadly
• Seek Technology and Business “First”
• Embrace Diversity and Take Risks

What We Offer:

• Competitive Salary
• Comprehensive Benefit Package
• 401(k) with matching contributions
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Discounts
• Free training on all Altair products

Why Work with Us:

Altair is a global technology company providing software and cloud solutions in the area of data analytics, product development, and high-performance computing (HPC). Altair enables organizations in nearly every industry to compete more effectively in a connected world, while creating a more sustainable future. With more than 3,000 engineers, scientists, and creative thinkers in 25 countries, we help solve our customer’s toughest challenges and deliver unparalleled service, helping the innovators innovate, drive better decisions, and turn today’s problems into tomorrow’s opportunities.

Our vision is to transform customer decision making with data analytics, simulation, and high-performance computing.

For more than 30 years, we have been helping our customers integrate electronics and controls with mechanical design to expand product value, develop AI, simulation and data-driven digital twins to drive better decisions, and deliver advanced HPC and cloud solutions to support unlimited idea exploration. To learn more, please visit altair.com

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