Overview
Regional Purchasing Manager Jobs in Greater Tuscaloosa Area at SMP Automotive Global
Title: Regional Purchasing Manager
Company: SMP Automotive Global
Location: Greater Tuscaloosa Area
Regional Purchasing Manager – Indirect Materials
Are you ready to make an impact in a fast-paced automotive manufacturing environment? Join SMP Automotive Systems Alabama, Inc., a proud member of the Motherson Group—one of the world’s top automotive suppliers. We develop and manufacture plastic parts and highly integrated modules for the automotive industry while investing in our people and their growth.
We are seeking a Regional Purchasing Manager – Indirect Materials to lead strategic sourcing, supplier management, and cost optimization for indirect materials supporting high-volume manufacturing operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage sourcing, purchasing, and supplier performance for indirect materials including MRO, tools, devices, and CAPEX
- Conduct market analysis, bid comparisons, and supplier evaluations
- Develop purchasing strategies and negotiate contracts with national and international suppliers
- Drive supplier consolidation, cost savings, and continuous improvement initiatives
- Maintain strong supplier relationships and resolve escalated supplier issues
- Prepare and complete RFQs, contracts, BETs, and project review documentation
- Support cross-functional projects and collaborate with internal teams
- Lead personnel planning and management of direct reports
- Ensure compliance with corporate purchasing policies and procedures
Qualifications
- Degree in Economics, Engineering, Materials Management, Purchasing, or related field
- 5–8 years of purchasing experience preferred, ideally in automotive manufacturing
- Experience with indirect materials procurement (MRO, tools, devices, CAPEX, etc.)
- Strong negotiation and supplier management skills
- Knowledge of contract law and purchasing strategy development
- SAP experience preferred (SAP R/3 knowledge a plus)
- Strong technical and commercial understanding
- Excellent English communication skills
- Ability to work effectively within project management teams
Core Values
We are looking for team members who demonstrate:
Passion for Excellence | Accountability | Respect | Innovation | Teamwork | Integrity
Benefits
- PTO + Sick Time + 11 Paid Holidays
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Company-Paid Life Insurance, Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
- Voluntary Benefits (Critical Illness, Accident, Hospital Indemnity, Legal Plan)
- Paid Volunteer Time
- Safety Shoe, Safety Glasses & Team Wear Allowances
- Paid Training and Career Growth Opportunities
- Employee Assistance Program and Team Member Discounts
If you're ready for a new challenge and want to be part of a growing global organization, we’d love to hear from you.
