KSR has an immediate opening for a Global Commodity Buyer Southfield, Michigan, USA or Ridgetown, Ontario, Canada The Global Commodity Buyer is responsible for developing and executing global sourcing strategies and managing day-to-day purchasing activities for electronic components used in automotive manufacturing, including microchips, semiconductors, sensors, electronic assemblies, connectors, and related technologies. Operating within a Tier 1 automotive manufacturing workplace, this role ensures continuity of supply, cost competitiveness, quality, and compliance with customer and regulatory requirements. This position manages supplier relationships across multiple regions, negotiates commercial agreements, and collaborates cross-functionally with Engineering, Quality, Operations, Program Management, and Finance to support current production requirements and new product launches. The successful candidate will play a critical role in securing supply for electronic components that are essential to KSR products and customer programs. Job ID: 2026.4 Reporting To Global Director of Purchasing Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in one of the following: Supply Chain Management, Business Administration / Commerce, Purchasing or Procurement Management or other related field,



or equivalent experience 5-10 years of progressive purchasing, commodity management, or strategic sourcing experience in automotive manufacturing Experience sourcing and procuring automotive electronic components, including semiconductors, microchips, sensors, PCBs, connectors, or related electronic systems preferred Experience managing supplier relationships within global electronics supply chains preferred Salary Range Ontario - $70,000 - $100,000 CAD Compensation for U.S. based hires will be determined in accordance with local market conditions and applicable state and federal requirements. Job Responsibilities Strategic Sourcing & Commodity Management Develop and execute global sourcing strategies for automotive electronic components, including semiconductors, microchips, sensors, electronic assemblies, connectors, and related technologies. Define supplier footprint, sourcing models, dual-source strategies, and localization opportunities. Monitor global electronics market trends, semiconductor capacity constraints, lead times, allocation risks, and cost drivers. Lead RFQs/RFPs, supplier evaluations, benchmarking activities, and sourcing decisions. Negotiate pricing, long-term agreements, tooling,

📌 Global Commodity Buyer (Ridgetown)
🏢 KSR International
📍 Ridgetown