Program Purchasing Buyer

Overview

At the interface of design, engineering and supply logistics, REHAU Automotive and SRG Global combine to form RESRG - a leading global supplier of coated exterior systems and components. With a combined track record of over 160 years across four continents and 22 production sites, RESRG's 10,000 skilled team members manufacture the latest exterior systems and components for the world's leading automotive manufacturers.

RESRG Automotive is seeking you to join our team as a Program Purchasing Buyer in our Tory, Michigan facility!

Your Job

The Program Purchasing Buyer manages direct material purchasing for assigned customer programs from RFQ through end-of-life, working within a cross-functional program team to ensure sourcing execution meets timing, cost, and commercial objectives. Reporting to the Manager of Direct Purchasing, this role executes program sourcing plans, drives cost and value initiatives, manages supplier performance, and deploys category strategies across a $250M+ direct material spend, requiring strong execution discipline, commercial acumen, and the ability to operate in a fast-paced automotive environment.

What you Will do in Your Role

• Own direct material sourcing activities for assigned customer programs from RFQ through SOP and ongoing production.
• Execute program sourcing plans to achieve cost, quality, timing, and launch readiness targets.
• Support new program launches by ensuring supplier selection, tooling sourcing, and commercial agreements are completed in alignment with program milestones.
• Manage open commercial issues and ensure supplier commitments align with program and customer requirements.

• Serve as the purchasing representative on customer program teams, partnering closely with Program Management, Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Sales.
• Ensure program-level sourcing decisions align with category strategies and cross-program objectives.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with direct material suppliers.
• Lead supplier commercial negotiations, including piece price, tooling, long-term agreements, and commercial change management.
• Monitor supplier performance across cost, delivery, quality, and responsiveness; proactively identify and escalate risks.
• Support supplier development and collaboration initiatives focused on innovation, performance improvement, and value creation.

• Deliver current-year cost reduction and production performance improvement initiatives aligned with category and program strategies.
• Manage program-related cost changes, including engineering changes, volume adjustments, and commercial recoveries.

• Create, manage, and maintain purchase orders, pricing agreements, and sourcing documentation within ERP and purchasing systems.
• Maintain accurate records of sourcing decisions, contracts, and supplier agreements in accordance with company policies.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering or a related field
• 2-4 years of experience in purchasing, sourcing, or supply chain
• Strong negotiation skills and experience managing supplier commercial relationships
• Proven ability to manage multiple programs and competing priorities
• Strong analytical skills

• ERP/MRP system experience preferred
• Automotive experience:
  Tier 1 or Tier 2 manufacturing processes and materials
• Experience working within a matrixed or program based organization
• Experience supporting new program launches in APQP-driven environments

This role is not eligible for sponsorship

We are a fast-growing B2B company with a strong internal culture that values respect for others, diversity, serving a greater purpose, and passionate creativity. We have a dynamic and growing global footprint. A diverse and team-focused workforce. Create the next generation of innovation. Career paths that enable professional growth and development. Strongly committed to serving our community and environment. A safe, fun workplace focused on health and wellness.

A competitive compensation and…