Purchasing Manager

at  Piston Automotive

Overview:
Detroit Thermal Systems (DTS) is a key subsidiary within the Piston Group, a prominent private investment firm specializing in the automotive manufacturing and design sector. Founded with a focus on creating economic opportunity, the Piston Group has grown into a multi-location enterprise encompassing several companies. DTS stands out as a leading minority-owned manufacturer of top-tier climate control systems and components for automobiles. Their expertise lies in developing and producing heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems that optimize driver comfort within vehicles. This focus on in-car temperature regulation ensures a pleasant driving experience across various weather conditions.

• Manages Purchasing team, ensures staff availability and grow the competence in line with the company expectations
• Pilots supplier relationship
• First interface in front of supplier crisis (quality, delivery, commercial)Drives purchasing team to reach Purchasing Key Performance Indicators
• Defines and implements purchasing performance in line with budget considering all the Purchasing levers
• Leads the material productivities in front of the site Management team
• Manages and supports the buyer’s negotiations with suppliers
• Validates new suppliers to be introduced in the Purchasing panel
• Reduces site exposure to supplier base risk
• Warrants the application and the progress of the Supplier Integration within the site (internal referential, certifications, procedures, purchasing tools)
• Ensures strict follow up and compliance of supplier operational data (pricing, charge back, litigations, QCD reports)
• Responds to external quality system audits with the support of the Purchasing tea