Purchasing Lead

Job overview

The Purchasing Lead role is hybrid in Dearborn, MI, with required office attendance Tuesday through Thursday. Compensation is not specified. The role supports strategic sourcing for a growing digital marketing company in the automotive retail space. The lead manages sourcing activities for software, services, and products, with a focus on marketing, advertising, technology, and general business categories. Through supplier evaluation, contract negotiation, cost analysis, and cross-functional collaboration, the role helps secure favorable terms, mitigate risk, and advance business objectives.

What you'll do

• Improve sourcing strategies, policies, and procedures
• manage assigned indirect-spend categories and pursue cost savings and avoidance
• lead competitive bid events and sourcing awards
• evaluate and recommend suppliers
• negotiate contracts and purchase-order terms
• coordinate contract matters with Legal
• assess supplier financial, legal, security, and privacy risks
• analyze total cost of ownership and document negotiated savings
• track invoices as needed
• develop benchmarks and training content
• present sourcing strategies, financial analyses, recommendations, and risks to senior leaders
• use AI-enabled tools within the role’s scope.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

purchasing lead

hybrid

dearborn mi

career crunch

strategic sourcing

supplier management

contract negotiation

indirect spend

digital marketing

advertising

technology sourcing

cost analysis

supplier risk

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Hybrid schedule with office attendance Tuesday–Thursday; sourcing focus includes digital marketing, advertising, technology, and business services; experience requirements include five or more years in strategic sourcing and contract negotiation.

About the employer

Career Crunch is hiring for this role. Industry: Custom Computer Programming Services. Sector: 54.