Commodity Buying Manager

Together, we move the world—we’ve been doing it for over 100 years. At MAHLE, as a leading international development partner and systems supplier to the automotive industry, we pursue the objective of making mobility more efficient, more environmentally friendly, more convenient, and more economical. As part of our dual strategy, we are working both on the intelligent combustion engine for the use of hydrogen and other nonfossil fuels and on technologies for fuel cells and e-mobility. MAHLE generated sales of €11.3 billion in 2025. Employing just under 65,000 people at 127 production locations and 11 technology centers, the company is represented in 28 countries.

About the role

As Commodity Buying Manager reporting to the Head of Purchasing, you will lead assigned commodities/components and buyers toward the development of local strategies and achievement of KPIs, including IPCO, Working Capital, and Quality targets, as well as supply risk and change management activities for BU2 Plants and Locations.

Responsibilities

• Lead Electrical and Elastomer Purchasing for BU2 Plants and Locations in the NA Region for a centralized commodity-based organization for both Series production and Development Projects.
• Lead a team of Commodity Buyers (6) responsible for all components within these commodity groups.
• Coordinate closely with global lead-buy purchasing members internationally to ensure North American integration and alignment into global initiatives.
• Lead contract negotiations with suppliers within these commodity groups.
• Develop strategies and achieve KPIs, including IPCO, Working Capital, and Quality targets, as well as manage supply risk and change management activities.
• Support all OEM Customers and MAHLE plants to ensure continuity of supply.
• Coordinate team activities across other functional areas within the company to ensure objectives are met.
• Prepare and deliver presentations to senior management on various topics.
• Coordinate and lead workshops with suppliers to drive cost savings initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, or Industrial Engineering from an accredited 4-year College or University.
• 10 years of purchasing management experience in the automotive industry.
• 3 years of leadership experience preferred.
• Specific experience and knowledge related to Electrical and Elastomer components preferred.
• Production Material and Department Budget development experience preferred.
• A strong entrepreneurial mindset and initiative/skills.
• Good technical knowledge of SAP.

Benefits

• Collaborative environment working on exciting assignments.
• Personal and career development opportunities.

MAHLE is not currently hiring individuals for this position who now or in the future require sponsorship for employment-based non-immigrant and immigrant visas.

Location: Troy, MI, US, 48083
Department: BU2 Thermal and Fluid Systems
Full-time, Management-level role