Global Purchasing Manager

Tenneco - Southfield, MI

Full-time - Senior

Southfield, MI

10,001+ employees

Transportation Equipment Manufacturing

About the position

The Global Purchasing Manager at Tenneco is responsible for supporting the Purchasing Director and managing supplier negotiations, resource planning, and performance analysis. This role is integral to the DRiV business group, focusing on delivering effective purchasing strategies and ensuring operational flexibility in sourcing. The position requires strong communication skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.

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.
• Manage multiple and changing priorities, including short-term initiatives to improve cash flow and cost recoveries.
• Build a cohesive steel sourcing strategy, ensuring operational flexibility.

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.
• Fluency in English.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in the automotive industry.
• Familiarity with supplier resourcing plans and spend analyses.
• Ability to prepare professional presentations, summaries, and project plans.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range of $106K - $134K per year.
• Hybrid work arrangement.