Commodity Buyer - Automotive

Company Overview:

Multimatic Niche Vehicles North America (MNVNA) is the exclusive production facility of the Ford Mustang GTD. Previous assembly programs have been Ford GT, GT Mk II, GT Mk IV supercars and the Ford Bronco DR racing truck.

Position Overview:

MNVNA is seeking a Commodity Buyer who is responsible for managing strategic and operational purchasing activities for assigned automotive commodities, including electrical and mechanical components and systems. This role focuses on supplier sourcing, commercial negotiations, cost reduction initiatives, supplier performance management, and ensuring continuity of supply to support production requirements.

The Commodity Buyer will lead procurement activities across the full sourcing lifecycle, maintain strong supplier relationships, and collaborate cross-functionally with Engineering, Quality, Program Management, Manufacturing, and Materials teams to drive cost competitiveness, supply chain efficiency, and continuous improvement initiatives. The successful candidate should have proven work experience within the automotive, transportation, aerospace OEM or Tier 1 sector.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage assigned commodity portfolio for cost & delivery

• Lead supplier sourcing, RFQ management, supplier selection, and contract negotiations

• Drive annual cost reduction and VA/VE initiatives through supplier collaboration, process optimization, and commercial negotiations

• Develop and execute commodity strategies aligned with company objectives for cost, quality, delivery, and risk mitigation

• Maintain and strengthen supplier relationships while monitoring supplier performance metrics including quality, delivery, and responsiveness

• Work cross-functionally to support supplier development initiatives, ensure compliance with purchasing procedures and EDI requirements

• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, and Materials teams during new program launches, engineering changes, and production ramp-ups

• Analyze market trends, raw material impacts, and industry conditions to support sourcing and negotiation strategies

• Manage purchase orders, pricing updates, commercial disputes, and cost recovery activities related to supplier quality and delivery issues

• Monitor forecasts and inventory requirements in coordination with Materials Planning to ensure uninterrupted production supply

• Track and report Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) related to supplier performance, cost savings, and procurement effectiveness

• Support continuous improvement initiatives across the supply chain to improve operational efficiency and reduce total cost

• Ensure compliance with company purchasing policies, customer requirements, and automotive industry standards

Experience:

• The ideal candidate for this role must have 3-5 years experience in purchasing or sourcing within the automotive, transportation or aerospace industries. Experience in a complex manufacturing environment will also be considered

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration or Engineering is preferred. Supply Chain accreditation or working towards is an asset

• Must have experience in managing forecasts, material planning, purchase orders, cost down initiatives and strong attention to detail

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence cross-functional teams and suppliers

• Must have the ability to take ownership and manage the purchasing process from end to end

• Experience in presenting information to management & cross-functionally

• This role requires a strategic and an analytical mindset with strong commercial acumen and problem-solving skills

• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint. Experience in working with ERP software, ideally SAP

This job posting is for an existing vacancy. The total cash compensation range for this position is expected to be:

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If you are interested in this position, apply by sending us your cover letter and resume.

We thank all interested candidates in advance; however, only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.

As part of our commitment to ensuring our employment practices are fair, accessible, and inclusive of persons with disabilities, recruitment-related accommodations for disabilities, are available upon request throughout the recruitment and assessment process for applicants with disabilities.