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Product Line Purchasing Manager

United States, Troy · Job Posted February 20, 2026
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Aptiv's advanced safety and user experience business unit is dedicated to creating innovative solutions that enhance the safety and convenience of vehicle systems. Our engineers design, develop, and validate advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) to enhance vehicle safety. Studies show just a half a second more warning can mitigate or prevent 60 percent of accidents. Advanced technologies that have the power to prevent accidents and save lives. The Product Line Purchasing Manager is located at our Troy, MI HQ. This position will mainly support our growth through “Mega Quotes” considering the entire APTIV Product-Portfolio. Support our NA Manufacturing footprint through Supplier selection/management and influence SCM Strategy Development to meet the needs of the all product lines involved while adhering to all corporate, divisional, and SCM policies and procedure.

Job Responsibility

  • Lead a team of Program Line Purchasing Leaders, act as escalation point for PLPL’s, assign targets In line with business needs and ensure targets are being met.
  • Report out and lead presentations to top leadership.
  • Drive accountability and ownership of PLPLs.
  • Lead Supplier selection including the RFQ process, supplier evaluation and communication as well as key participation in sourcing decisions.
  • Manage global procurement activities for the Global Product Line across all customer projects worldwide.
  • Responsible for the change management process for Procurement as well as project planning.
  • Represent the SCM team when working across the functions (Sales, Engineering etc.) and lead technical supplier discussions.
  • Act as the central interface between the Global Product Line and central SCM team (material field related purchasing, quality functions).
  • Lead and represent SCM in global reviews with the Senior Management Team
  • Deliver committed material performance for projects globally. Drive Categories to deliver on P2P and Engineering to deliver on Design Cost Saving Initiatives
  • Support the business in research and use of new technology suppliers.
  • Manage global SCM financial Risk& Opportunity Tracker.

Requirements

  • Results Driven: Proven ability to get results in challenging environment
  • Ability to Influence: Ability to communicate clearly with an understanding of the audience and to present ideas and gain commitments that are crucial to the success of the business.
  • Creative Thinker: Demonstrated ability to think innovatively, creatively to resolve problems.
  • Strategic Approach: Strategic thinking with the ability and experience to develop, implement and document strategies and execution plans for long term initiatives
  • Written/verbal communication skills
  • ability to communicate at senior leadership levels
  • Teamwork: Aware & understands international & virtual teamwork
  • demonstrated ability to develop and foster strong cross-functional relationships Knowledge of the Semiconductor market, key suppliers, products and trends
  • Experience and Knowledge: Management experience (8y+) in Purchasing or Engineering, specifically within the automotive industry
  • Valid U.S. Passport with ability to travel domestically, as well as, internationally
  • Education: degree (Bachelor or higher) in industrial, electrical/mechanical engineering
  • Local resident of Metro Detroit area with ability to work on campus

Nice to have

  • Lean Expertise
  • Additional languages (Spanish, Chinese)
  • Experience in Safety Electronics

What we offer

  • Private health care effective day 1 of employment
  • Life and accident insurance
  • Hybrid and flexible working hours
  • Paid Time Off (Holidays, Vacation, Designated time off, Parental leave)
  • Relocation assistance may be available
  • Learning and development opportunities
  • Discount programs with various manufacturers and retailers
  • Recognition for innovation and excellence
  • Opportunities to give back to the community
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Adoption Assistance
  • Fertility Coverage
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