Purchasing Finance Manager

Northville, NY - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 10 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Description:

Job Title

Purchasing Finance Manager North America

Location

North America (hybrid/remote as applicable)

Reporting to

Purchasing Finance Sr Manager - Global

Overview

The Purchasing Finance Manager North America is responsible for providing financial leadership analysis and control in support of the North America Purchasing organization. This role partners closely with the NA Purchasing Team to drive cost transparency savings realization and strong financial governance across purchasing spend.

The position leads and develops a team of two finance professionals and plays a key role in budgeting forecasting performance management and strategic decision support.

Primary Responsibilities

Act as the primary finance business partner to the North America Purchasing Team
Support purchasing leadership with financial insights to drive cost competitiveness supplier strategies and sourcing decisions
Lead budgeting forecasting and long-range planning activities related to purchasing spend and savings for North America
Track and validate purchasing savings and price variance impacts
Analyze key cost drivers risks and opportunities affecting material spend
Monitor and explain variances versus budget forecast and prior periods
Oversee purchase price variance (PPV) accruals reserves and spend capitalization where applicable
Partner with Accounting to ensure accurate period-end close processes and reporting
Lead coach and develop a team of two finance professionals
Collaborate with regional and global finance teams to ensure alignment and consistency

Education & Experience

Bachelors degree in Finance Accounting Economics or related
5 years of progressive finance experience preferably in manufacturing supply chain or procurement environments
Prior experience partnering with purchasing or supply chain teams preferred
Demonstrated people management experience

Skills & Competencies

Strong financial analysis forecasting and business partnering skills
Solid understanding of purchasing economics cost drivers and savings methodologies
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Advanced Excel and financial systems proficiency (ERP BI tools)

Position Type:

Regular

Additional Locations:

Additional Information:

Cooper Standard is proud of its diverse workforce and committed to providing equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race color religion sex national origin genetic information physical or mental disability age veteran or military status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We are dedicated to creating an environment at work that not only values diversity but also encourages inclusion and a sense of belonging. We firmly believe that a diverse workplace fosters an environment where our employees can flourish and provide superior service to our customers. Because we recognize and value the range of ways in which people acquire experiences whether personal professional or via education or volunteerism we invite interested applicants to evaluate the key duties and requirements and apply for any opportunities that fit your experience and qualifications. Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act as well as certain state and/or local laws. If you believe you require such assistance to complete our online application or to participate in an interview you (or someone on your behalf) may request assistance by emailing with a description of the accommodation you seek. Application materials submitted to this email address will not be considered.

Remote Status:

Hybrid

Required Experience:

Manager

Job Description:Job TitlePurchasing Finance Manager North AmericaLocationNorth America (hybrid/remote as applicable)Reporting toPurchasing Finance Sr Manager - GlobalOverviewThe Purchasing Finance Manager North America is responsible for providing financial leadership analysis and control in suppo...