Program Buyer

Klüber Lubrication NA LP

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Farmington Hills, MI Queretaro Until 8/21/2026 3+ years exp H-1B sponsor history First posted April 24, 2026 Last posted April 24, 2026
Job description

Working at Freudenberg: We will wow your world!

Responsibilities:

  • Analysis and evaluation of supplier quotations.
  • Cost estimates.
  • Selection of series suppliers together with Purchasing Manager / Commodity Manager based on Supplier Portfolio.
  • Define single PO, Tool PO, Scheduling Agreements in ERP System
  • PO for prototypes, samples, serial and spare parts .
  • Responsible for optimized product cost in close cooperation with development
  • Cost evaluation, value analysis, evaluation of alternative materials or production processes on product level.
  • Evaluation of technical and commercial feasibility of products.
  • Price negotiation on product level.
  • Manage Key Saving Projects to achieve BU material cost saving targets.

Qualifications:

  • University degree in technical/commercial or comparable field.
  • Project Buyer automotive industry (min 1 year).
  • Purchasing assistant in spare parts purchasing (min 3 years).
  • Technical know-how in main commodities such as (e.g. Compounds, stampings, aluminum die casting, tubes, extrusions …).
  • Project Management skills in automotive industry.
  • Quality management in automotive industry.
  • Negotiation skills.

The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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About this role

Summary

Evaluate suppliers, define purchase orders, negotiate costs, and manage savings projects in automotive sector.

Job title

Program Buyer

Experience level

3+ years

Minimum experience

3+ years exp

Industry

auto parts

Location requirements

On-site in Michigan, Mexico, or remote allowed

Salary

Not specified

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

supplier evaluationcost estimationnegotiationproject managementerp

Preferred skills

automotive industryquality management

Specializations

supplier evaluationcost estimationnegotiationproject managementautomotive
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Farmington Hills, MI, USA

On-site City

Santiago de Querétaro, Qro., Mexico

On-site City

South Haven, MI 49090, USA

On-site City