Purchasing Supervisor

Versigent designs and delivers the systems that move power through modern technology. From vehicles to robotics to energy platforms, our electrical distribution systems enable the next generation of electrified,automatedand connected products.

As a standalone company, we combine deep engineeringexpertisewith the speed and focus needed to solve increasingly complex challenges. Our teams move quickly, think withprecisionand deliver at scale — helping customers do more without adding cost,weightor complexity.

What defines us is how we work: with the agility and momentum of a startup, backed by the experience and discipline of a proven global leader. That combination creates an environment where ideas movefaster,ownership is real and impact is visible.

As a Purchasing Supervisor, you will lead a team of Buyers while driving strategic sourcing initiatives across a global supply base. This role combines people leadership, supplier strategy, commercial negotiations, and procurement excellence to support operations, improve competitiveness, and deliver sustainable business results.

The successful candidate will serve as a key leader within the Purchasing organization, responsible for supplier performance, cost improvement, risk mitigation, talent development, and supply continuity. You will develop sourcing strategies, lead supplier negotiations, expand the supply base, and partner with global stakeholders to achieve operational and financial objectives.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Management

• Develop and execute commodity and supplier strategies that support business growth and competitive advantage.
• Lead RFQ processes, supplier selection decisions, and sourcing recommendations for new and existing business.
• Lead critical supply recovery efforts during shortages, supplier disruptions, logistics constraints, launch challenges, and escalated commercial issues impacting production continuity.
• Drive annual cost savings, productivity, and working capital initiatives.
• Manage and influence annual direct material spend across assigned commodities and suppliers, supporting sourcing decisions impacting multimillion-dollar procurement budgets.
• Expand and diversify the supplier base to improve competition, reduce risk, and strengthen supply chain resilience.
• Conduct market intelligence, benchmarking, and should-cost analysis to support sourcing decisions.
• Lead commercial negotiations involving pricing, capacity, payment terms, logistics, tooling, and long-term agreements.
• Build executive-level supplier relationships and conduct supplier business reviews.
• Develop sourcing plans supporting launches, business transfers, localization initiatives, and footprint optimization.
• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks related to capacity, financial health, geopolitical factors, and raw material volatility.
• Partner with Engineering, Operations, Finance, Program Management, and Supply Chain teams to achieve business objectives.
• Lead Value Analysis / Value Engineering (VAVE) initiatives with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives that improve supplier performance and procurement effectiveness.
• Support category management strategies for wire, cable, terminals, connectors, plastics, electronics, stampings, electromechanical components, and related direct material commodities.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, Finance, Logistics, or a related field required.
• Professional certifications such as CPSM, CPM, CSCP, APICS, or equivalent procurement and supply chain credentials are preferred.

Experience

• Minimum 5-8 years of experience in Purchasing, Strategic Sourcing, Commodity Management, or Supply Chain.
• Minimum 3 years of leadership experience managing purchasing personnel, teams, or cross-functional initiatives.
• Automotive (or similar industry) manufacturing experience strongly preferred.
• Proven experience negotiating supplier contracts, pricing agreements, and commercial terms.
• Experience supporting product launches, supplier transitions, localization initiatives, and business transfer projects.
• Experience with wire harnesses, cable assemblies, connectors, terminals, PCBAs, plastics, metals, or electrical distribution systems.
• Knowledge of APQP, PPAP, supplier development, and automotive quality systems.
• Experience managing global supply chains and international suppliers.
• Experience leading sourcing activities supporting North American manufacturing operations.

Skills

• Strong leadership and people development capabilities.
• Advanced negotiation and supplier relationship management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Knowledge of strategic sourcing methodologies and procurement best practices.
• Experience with cost modeling, should-cost analysis, and productivity initiatives.
• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills.
• Experience with SAP, Ariba, and ERP/MRP systems preferred.
• Fluent English communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to work effectively with global teams across multiple regions and time zones.

WHY JOIN US?

• Grow with purpose .We invest in our people by creating opportunities to build skills, take on new challenges, and develop over time.
• Do work that shows up in the real world .What you contribute herepowerssystems that are critical to how industriesoperateand evolve. The impact is visible and lasting.
• Succeed with the right support .We provide the tools, resources, and environment needed to perform ata high leveland sustain that success.

Versigent spun out of Aptiv on April 1, 2026. As part of ongoing spin‑off activities and IT separation, some documentation may still reference Aptiv, Cyprium, or Versigent. All references should be understood to mean Versigent.

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