**Head of Strategic Purchasing - Shape the Future in Automotive Procurement**
Are you ready to steer the procurement strategy for a dynamic player in the automotive industry? We are seeking an astute and experienced Head of Strategic Purchasing to join our team based in Ann Arbor, United States. This is your chance to take on a permanent role where strategic decision-making intersects with innovative purchasing practices.
Responsibilities:
- Develop comprehensive purchasing strategies that align with company objectives.
- Lead cross-functional teams towards achieving key performance indicators (KPIs).
- Build robust relationships with suppliers while negotiating favorable terms.
Required Skills:
1. **Procurement Expertise**: Deep understanding of sourcing products and services, managing vendor relations, contract negotiations, and supply chain management processes.
2. **Strategic Mindset**: Ability to craft long-term plans considering market trends & organizational goals; foresight into anticipating challenges within procurement operations.
3. **Automotive Sector Knowledge**: Familiarity or experience within this sector will be pivotal as it influences many aspects from supplier selection criteria through regulatory compliance considerations related directly back against product specifications/standards required by consumers today versus future expectations tomorrow's marketplace may demand instead!
4. Experience working internationally preferred due consideration given how global markets impact local ones especially when dealing across different regions such Europe-specifically Germany which has been recognized both historically currently leading hub innovation design engineering hence why additional exposure here could prove beneficial indeed!
Join us at this critical juncture if you have what it takes - vision coupled action! Embrace challenge growth opportunity awaits those willing embrace change drive excellence forward-thinking environment designed empower success all levels organization-wide... Your leadership can make lasting difference advancing field strategic purchases globally renowned name automobile world over-apply now embark journey transformational career making waves beyond just another job title but legacy built last generations come!
