Purchasing Manager

Purchasing Manager Manages NSK Purchasing Team Members in order to achieve financial, quality, safety, and warranty objectives. Leads and manages subordinate departmental managers including but not limited to Commodity Buyers, Plant(s) MRO Purchasing, Supplier Quality, and Facilities. Management experience is required. Responsibilities include: Support SAP launch activities for Procurement Interface with SAP cross functional team Develop SAP implementation plan and readiness tracking Prepare SAP monthly reports, including monthly development plan vs actual and readiness tracking Prepare transition from Oracle to SAP systems S4 Hana & Ariba Manage SAP training for Procurement direct and indirect buyers Manage SAP training for Suppliers Lead all SAP issue resolutions internally and externally as they pertain to SAP Identifies and develops key talent and appropriately manage team members to ensure success of all individuals in the department. Manages the tactical operations of the materials management, purchasing functions, and others as assigned. Collaborates with inventory management team to ensure accurate forecasting and inventory planning. Liaises with counterparts in other functional areas such as Sales, Product Management, Program Management, Engineering, and the Warehouse to ensure alignment of activities and objectives. Identifies vendor opportunities and challenges, and partners with the product management team to ensure appropriate resolution. Leads contract discussions, negotiations, and implementation with cross functional team. Leads/supports innovation and Carbon Neutrality/Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives. This position will require 10-20% travel. Travel can include visits to our facilities and to suppliers. Qualifications include: This job requires a minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in a related field. 8-10 years of position-related experience. SAP experience required. This is a hybrid position reporting to the Ann Arbor headquarters. Featured benefits include: Generous vacation and holidays Medical, dental, vision insurance Life insurance Short-term and long-term disability Flexible Spending Account Matching 401(k) Bonus Plan NSK is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law. VEVRAA Federal Contractor

Created: 2026-03-04