Global Purchasing Manager

Tenneco - Southfield, MI

Full-time - Mid Level

Southfield, MI

10,001+ employees

Transportation Equipment Manufacturing

About the position

The Global Purchasing Manager (GPM) at Tenneco will support the Purchasing Director and oversee various purchasing activities within the DRiV business group. This role focuses on supplier negotiations, execution of supplier resourcing plans, and project oversight, contributing to the company's mission of delivering advancements in global mobility. The GPM will play a crucial role in developing commodity strategies and managing supplier relationships to ensure operational flexibility and financial performance.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Purchasing Director & Purchasing Managers in the development and execution of commodity strategies.
• Prepare required documentation for supplier meetings and/or negotiations.
• Lead supplier negotiations and communications related to strategic initiatives as needed.
• Prepare presentations to management for sourcing events.
• Generate reporting, including monthly actuals, forecasts, variances, and ad hoc analyses to measure Purchasing's performance; identify financial risks and opportunities for mitigation.
• Assist in the management of multiple and changing priorities, including short-term initiatives to improve cash flow and cost recoveries.
• Build a cohesive steel sourcing strategy, including operational flexibility in the event incumbents are unable to meet their obligations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Supply Chain, Economics or similar.
• At least 5 years in a Purchasing / Procurement role with a strong track record.
• Highly organized with excellent communication skills.
• Ability to interact with internal and external parties at all levels of seniority.
• Flexibility and adaptability to changing business needs.
• Proficient in preparing professional presentations, summaries, and project plans.
• Fluency in English.