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With over 100 years of manufacturing expertise and industry relationships, PHINIA has approximately 12,500 talented employees and over 40 locations in 20 countries and is headquartered in Auburn Hills, Michigan, USA. Read More\nJOB PURPOSE\nManage and execute purchasing strategies to ensure the timely supply of materials and services, guaranteeing cost competitiveness, quality, and compliance with operational requirements within the automotive industry.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES\nManage purchasing processes and supplier negotiations\nEnsure timely and accurate material supply\nEvaluate supplier costs, delivery times, and performance\nFollow up on purchase orders and inventory levels\nParticipate in supplier development and qualification activities\nAnalyze purchasing KPIs and generate reports\nCoordinate with production, logistics, and finance departments\nSupport cost reduction and continuous improvement projects\nWhat we’re looking for\nEducation: Bachelor’s degree in international Trade, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, or related field\nExperience: At least 7 years in purchasing within the automotive or manufacturing industry\nTechnical Knowledge Required: Supplier negotiation and management, ERP management (SAP preferred), material planning and supply, cost and KPI analysis, supply chain and logistics knowledge, advanced Excel skills, knowledge of automotive processes (preferred)\nOther Requirements:\nEnglish Level: Proficient\nEQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY\nPHINIA is an equal employment opportunity employer such that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.\nVISA SPONSORSHIP\nFor this role, applicants must be currently authorized to work on a full-time basis in the country where the position is based. Only in certain circumstances, based on business need, does PHINIA provide sponsorship for employment visa status.\nNO UNAUTHORIZED REFERRALS\nPHINIA does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies or third-party vendors. Any recruitment partnership must be approved in writing by Human Resources before candidate submissions are made.\nGLOBAL TERMS OF USE AND PRIVACY STATEMENT\nCarefully read the PHINIA Privacy Policy before using this website. Your ability to access and use this website and apply for a job at PHINIA are conditioned on your acceptance and compliance with these terms.\nPlease access the linked document by clicking here, select the geographical area where you are applying for employment, and review.\nBefore submitting your application you will be asked to confirm your agreement with the terms.\nCareer Scam Disclaimer:\nPHINIA makes no representations or guarantees regarding employment opportunities listed on any third-party website. To protect against career scams, job applicants should take the necessary precautions when interviewing for and accepting employment positions allegedly offered by PHINIA. Applicants should never provide their national ID numbers, birth dates, credit card numbers, bank account information or other private information when communicating with prospective employers or responding to employment opportunities online. Job applicants are invited to contact PHINIA through PHINIA’s website to verify the authenticity of any employment opportunities.\nAdvancing sustainability today, powering a cleaner tomorrow. Join us on this shared journey to a brighter tomorrow. 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