Hiring: Commodity Buyer- Forgings, Stampings, Rubber- Saginaw Company: Nexteer Automotive Location: Saginaw, MI Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 10:34:40 About the job Experience: •3+ years of experience in the automotive industry in purchasing of direct material. Required Skills: •Leads full sourcing process with activities as RFQ/RFI, technical reviews and obtain Council approval for new business awards. •Works in cooperation with other Nexteer functions to make the best supplier selection for Nexteer. •Conducts market research to identify potential suppliers and products that meet the organization's needs. •Negotiates contracts for prices and terms with outside suppliers for new and carryover components. •Develops and maintains commodity strategies in cooperation with other regions and in alignment with organizational needs and targets. •Follows market price trends and general business activities. •Manages supplier commercial issues. •Ensures compliance to GSM Policies and Procedures. Qualifications: •Have a 4yr University degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering or any other relevant field •Able to function independently with minimal supervision & technical guidance. •Excellent oral and written communication skills & interpersonal skills to work effectively with others. •Good organization and documentation abilities. •Solid functional working knowledge of MS office. •Demonstrated capacity to read blueprints and understand basic engineering documents. •Strong knowledge of the specific commodities, materials, and products being purchased. •High analytical ability in complex situations with a strong knowledge of Purchasing strategies & skills •Must be able to travel up to 15% •4yr University degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering or any other relevant field Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!