Purchasing Lead

Location: Dearborn, MI
Work Arrangement: Hybrid, onsite Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday
Experience Level: Mid-Senior Level
Experience Required: 5+ Years
Education: Bachelor’s Degree
Job Function: Purchasing
Industry: Marketing & Advertising
Positions Available: 1
Relocation Assistance: No
Visa Sponsorship: No

Must be a United States resident

Job Summary

Virgo & Aries LLC is recruiting on behalf of a client for an experienced Purchasing Lead based in Dearborn, Michigan.

The Purchasing Lead will support and enhance strategic sourcing activities across software, services, digital marketing, advertising, technology, and general business categories. This position will focus on end-to-end sourcing initiatives designed to support quality, favorable commercial terms, cost avoidance, risk mitigation, and broader business objectives.

The role also supports supplier due diligence, contract and supplier management, financial analysis, supplier assessments, and collaboration with Legal, Finance, Security, Privacy, and other business stakeholders.

This is a hybrid opportunity requiring onsite work Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.

Essential Functions

• Develop and continually analyze sourcing policies, procedures, and strategies.
  

• Enhance sourcing processes and help drive adoption of sourcing practices across business functions.
  

• Manage assigned indirect-spend categories and identify opportunities for cost savings and cost avoidance.
  

• Lead competitive sourcing and bid events and provide recommendations regarding sourcing awards.
  

• Negotiate supplier contracts and commercial terms and conditions.
  

• Evaluate and recommend suppliers based on business requirements and organizational objectives.
  

• Perform supplier due diligence and support supplier assessments.
  

• Evaluate supplier capability, capacity, financial considerations, historical performance, legal matters, and applicable business risks.
  

• Conduct financial analysis, including Total Cost of Ownership (TCO), and clearly communicate cost drivers.
  

• Document cost savings achieved through negotiations.
  

• Monitor market conditions and adjust sourcing strategies when appropriate.
  

• Develop benchmarks for competitive rates and sourcing performance.
  

• Collaborate with Legal and other internal stakeholders during contract negotiations and finalization.
  

• Utilize contract management, ERP, purchasing, and sourcing workflow systems.
  

• Track purchase orders and support invoice tracking as needed.
  

• Review applicable single-source purchasing documentation.
  

• Develop and improve training materials related to sourcing policies and processes.
  

• Leverage AI-enabled tools and technologies to improve efficiency, accuracy, and quality of work within assigned responsibilities.
  

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or a related field required.
  

• MBA and/or Finance degree is a plus.
  

• Strong knowledge of contracts, sourcing, supplier evaluation, and negotiations.
  

• Experience managing end-to-end sourcing and Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) analysis.
  

• Strong financial, analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
  

• Experience with contract management, ERP, and sourcing systems.
  

• Ability to communicate recommendations and risks to senior leadership.
  

• Excellent written and verbal communication with the ability to work independently or collaboratively.
  

• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
  

• Familiarity with AI-enabled business tools.
  

Benefits