Commodity Manager - Forgings and Machining Auburn Hills

Position: Commodity Manager

At Nexteer, our strength lies in the diversity of our team—each member contributing unique backgrounds, experiences, and aspirations. We believe this diversity fuels our innovation, broadens our perspectives, and propels our collective growth.

For over a century, we’ve been innovators in the automotive industry.  Our vision is clear - we are a global leading motion control technology company accelerating mobility to be safe, green and exciting. Our unwavering commitment to Quality, Collaboration, Integrity, and Accountability guides us as we solve motion control challenges for over 60 global customers. If you’re ready to join a dynamic team that drives change and makes a difference, Nexteer welcomes you! 

 

About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced, strategic, and results-driven Commodity Manager (IC) to lead the procurement activities for forgings and machining commodities for our Drive line Product Line . The ideal candidate will have a deep technical understanding of forging and machining process, strong supplier management skills, and a proven ability to deliver commercial value while mitigating risks across the supply chain.

 

Key Responsibilities

As the Commodity Manager, you will be responsible for:

• Strategic Sourcing and Supplier Management
• Develop, execute, and continuously improve the regional sourcing strategy for forgings and machined 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.

 

 

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive purchasing or supply chain experience in the automotive sector.
• Demonstrated expertise in sourcing and managing suppliers for forgings and machining
• Proven track record of leading complex negotiations and delivering commercial savings.
• Proficiency in cost analysis, should-cost modeling, and total cost of ownership methodologies.
• The ability to travel domestically and internationally as required (approximately 10-20%).

 

Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business or related field

 

Nexteer is an Equal Opportunity Employer Disabled/Minorities/Veterans/Women

 

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