Yanfeng International Automotive Technology Co. Ltd.
Manager Procurement Direct
Yanfeng International Automotive Technology Co. Ltd., Novi, Michigan, United States, 48377
Global. Collaborative. Innovative. Together, we will transform the automotive interiors industry. Together, we will redefine the ways people experience life onboard vehicles.
United States - MI - Novi
Job Description Job Responsibilities
Oversee Program Procurement activitiesand support decisions in line with customer demands and commodity strategies.
Control and approval of all program purchasing activities and decisions in line with customer demands andcommodity strategies
Responsibility for achieving the North American Procurement goal- and action-plans. Meet or exceed profit plan goals: Cost Savings, economics, quality, supplier rationalization, content and other agreed objectives
Lead, motivate, support and develop employees in the Procurement organization
Guarantee financial control over the programs from phase 0-5 and over lifetime
Coordinate the supply chain requirements e.g. when/how to source, early sourcing, cross program supplier selection etc.
Ensureintegration and communication with SDT Teams all over North America
Support smooth project launches by controlling the acquisition, sourcing on time, in line with cost book and MoB target, maintaining purchasing results until SOP
Drive compliance with internal systemssuch as YF IOS, PRP, etc. to meet audit requirements.
Support of Make or Buy decisions.
Actively seek and implement opportunities for cost reductions, quality improvements, and speed of delivery with suppliers for the overall benefit of the company and our customers.
Lead escalated discussions with suppliers on changes to product, processes or cost that will affect the agreement or relationship.
Identify risks in the supply chain, and drive solutions to mitigate risks.
Support as an interface between suppliers and other departments at Yanfeng.
Enforce the supplier’s compliance with the contracts.
Travel to suppliers and internal plants up to 25% of the time
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's Level Degree| Area of Study:Supply Chain Managementor equivalent.
*Equivalentwork experience may also be considered.
5-9 Minimum Years of Experience within the automotive industry or commodity / operational / strategic related procurement experience.
Excellent analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.
Open to travel internationally (Mexico).
Preferred Qualifications:
Preferred bilingual - English and Spanish.
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel and strong working knowledge of Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
Essential Common Requirements for all Employees:
International Operating System(IOS): Understand, apply, and meet all function-related IOS requirements.
Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS): Understand, apply, and meet all function-related EHS requirements.
Product Safety: Understand, apply, and meet all function-related Product Safety requirements.
Compliance: Understand, apply, and meet all function-related IT/ Information Security and confidentiality of YFAI information requirements.
Must comply with all company policies and procedures.
Employee must have the ability to work additional hours and/ or overtime as needed or assigned to complete job duties on time.
Ability to multitask, interact politely and professionally with customers, suppliers, and vendors, and work cooperatively with employees at all levels.
Ability to maintain predictable and regular attendance, arrive to designated location on time, or be at assigned location ready to work for assignment (plant, cooperate office, or remote).
Yanfeng is a leading global automotive supplier, focusing on interior, exterior, seating, cockpit electronics, and passive safety, and is exploring new business actively. Yanfeng has more than 240 locations and approximately 67,000 employees worldwide. The technical team of 4,200 experts is in ten R&D centers and other regional offices, with complete capabilities including engineering and software development, styling, and test validation. Focusing on Smart Cabin and lightweight technology, Yanfeng supports automakers to explore future mobility and provide leading cabin solutions.
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United States - MI - Novi
Job Description Job Responsibilities
Oversee Program Procurement activitiesand support decisions in line with customer demands and commodity strategies.
Control and approval of all program purchasing activities and decisions in line with customer demands andcommodity strategies
Responsibility for achieving the North American Procurement goal- and action-plans. Meet or exceed profit plan goals: Cost Savings, economics, quality, supplier rationalization, content and other agreed objectives
Lead, motivate, support and develop employees in the Procurement organization
Guarantee financial control over the programs from phase 0-5 and over lifetime
Coordinate the supply chain requirements e.g. when/how to source, early sourcing, cross program supplier selection etc.
Ensureintegration and communication with SDT Teams all over North America
Support smooth project launches by controlling the acquisition, sourcing on time, in line with cost book and MoB target, maintaining purchasing results until SOP
Drive compliance with internal systemssuch as YF IOS, PRP, etc. to meet audit requirements.
Support of Make or Buy decisions.
Actively seek and implement opportunities for cost reductions, quality improvements, and speed of delivery with suppliers for the overall benefit of the company and our customers.
Lead escalated discussions with suppliers on changes to product, processes or cost that will affect the agreement or relationship.
Identify risks in the supply chain, and drive solutions to mitigate risks.
Support as an interface between suppliers and other departments at Yanfeng.
Enforce the supplier’s compliance with the contracts.
Travel to suppliers and internal plants up to 25% of the time
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's Level Degree| Area of Study:Supply Chain Managementor equivalent.
*Equivalentwork experience may also be considered.
5-9 Minimum Years of Experience within the automotive industry or commodity / operational / strategic related procurement experience.
Excellent analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.
Open to travel internationally (Mexico).
Preferred Qualifications:
Preferred bilingual - English and Spanish.
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel and strong working knowledge of Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
Essential Common Requirements for all Employees:
International Operating System(IOS): Understand, apply, and meet all function-related IOS requirements.
Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS): Understand, apply, and meet all function-related EHS requirements.
Product Safety: Understand, apply, and meet all function-related Product Safety requirements.
Compliance: Understand, apply, and meet all function-related IT/ Information Security and confidentiality of YFAI information requirements.
Must comply with all company policies and procedures.
Employee must have the ability to work additional hours and/ or overtime as needed or assigned to complete job duties on time.
Ability to multitask, interact politely and professionally with customers, suppliers, and vendors, and work cooperatively with employees at all levels.
Ability to maintain predictable and regular attendance, arrive to designated location on time, or be at assigned location ready to work for assignment (plant, cooperate office, or remote).
Yanfeng is a leading global automotive supplier, focusing on interior, exterior, seating, cockpit electronics, and passive safety, and is exploring new business actively. Yanfeng has more than 240 locations and approximately 67,000 employees worldwide. The technical team of 4,200 experts is in ten R&D centers and other regional offices, with complete capabilities including engineering and software development, styling, and test validation. Focusing on Smart Cabin and lightweight technology, Yanfeng supports automakers to explore future mobility and provide leading cabin solutions.
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