NTN Bearing Corporation · 1 day ago
Admin-Purchasing Manager-1st shift
NTN Driveshaft, Inc. is a global leader in precision automotive components, seeking a visionary and results-oriented Purchasing Manager to lead procurement operations. This high-impact leadership role involves overseeing purchasing activities, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives, and driving cost optimization across a $400M annual spend.
AutomotiveIndustrial ManufacturingManufacturingSales
Responsibilities
Lead and manage all direct and indirect procurement, including materials, services, supplies, and freight
Oversee complex contract negotiations and supplier agreements across multiple facilities
Ensure compliance with legal standards, purchasing policies, and ethical practices
Develop and execute cost improvement strategies aligned with business plan objectives
Supervise and mentor purchasing and scheduling teams, fostering continuous development and performance excellence
Maintain and enforce the Supplier Manual in accordance with company and third-party standards
Monitor supplier performance in quality, delivery, and capacity; initiate corrective actions as needed
Conduct supplier risk assessments, audits, and onboarding evaluations
Collaborate cross-functionally to support new program launches and ensure seamless procurement execution
Maintain accurate records of steel receipts, scrap shipments, and supplier invoicing
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or related field
Minimum 5 years of procurement experience in the automotive manufacturing sector
Proficiency in JDE or equivalent ERP systems
Advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Strong leadership, negotiation, and interpersonal communication abilities
Deep understanding of IATF and customer-specific requirements
Company
NTN Bearing Corporation
With quality brand names such as NTN, Bower, BCA and SNR, we manufacture and supply the most comprehensive range of bearings, constant velocity joints, and other precision industrial and automotive equipment to meet a variety of applications, across a variety of industries within the United States.
Funding
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