Buyer Direct

Yanfeng US Automotive Interior Systems I LLC in; Novi (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Yanfeng US Automotive Interior Systems I LLC is hiring a Buyer Direct (Finance) to oversee all program procurement activities and guide supplier decisions to meet cost, quality, and delivery targets.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and 1–3 years of automotive procurement experience, with strong negotiation and ERP skills. On-site position based in Novi, MI, with up to 25% travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in supply chain management or equivalent.
• 1–3 years of automotive industry or related procurement experience preferred.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and contract management skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all program procurement activities and align decisions with customer demands and commodity strategies.
• Manage suppliers within assigned programs through RFQs, negotiations, and issue resolution.
• Perform cost analysis on purchases and support cost reductions across programs.
• Purchase goods, materials, and services meeting cost, quality, and delivery targets.
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies, prepare purchase orders, and support supply risk mitigation.
• Collaborate with internal teams, ensure compliance with internal systems, and travel to suppliers/internal plants up to 25% of the time.

Skills

Supply chain management

Negotiation

Contract management

Project management

Communication skills

ERP systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or equivalent

Tools

Purchasing systems

ERP systems

Job description

Yanfeng US Automotive Interior Systems I LLC

Buyer Direct (Finance)

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 57,000 employees worldwide. The technical team of 4,200 experts is in 10 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. For more information, please visit www.yanfeng.com.

Main Responsibilities:

• Oversee all Program Procurement activities and execute decisions in line with customer demands and commodity strategies.
• Manage the Suppliers within the assigned programs throughout program life (Request for Quotes RFQ, change management, contract negotiations, payment queries, dispute resolutions etc.).
• Perform cost analysis on goods purchased through competitive bidding, and/or cost breakdown analysis.
• Purchase goods, materials, and services that meet or exceed the cost, quality, and delivery targets.
• Utilize strategic sourcing practices to select best value suppliers, and execute sourcing as specified by internal processes.
• Prepare purchase orders in line with final negotiations with selected suppliers and in line with program targets and requirements.
• Communicate and support to mitigate escalated supply problems which may impact our business operations.
• Comply with internal systems such as YF IOS, PMP, etc. to meet audit requirements.

Additional Responsibilities

• 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 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.

Education: Bachelor's Degree

Area of Study: Supply Chain Managementor equivalent.

*Equivalent work experience may also be considered for certain positions.

Required Qualifications: 1-3Minimum Years of Experience within the automotive industry or commodity / operational / strategic related procurement experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of purchasing systems and procedures.
• Practice good communication, negotiation, interpersonal, and influencing skills.
• Planning, negotiations, and contract management experience.
• Practice technical knowledge of Purchasing and ERP systems.
• Able to manage time effectively and prioritize tasks.
• Able to work well under pressure and handle emergency and stressful situations well.
• Manage and maintain required documentation.
• Practice good project management skills.

Essential Common Requirements for all Employees:

• Quality System: Understand, apply and meet all function-related Quality 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 Compliance requirements
• Information Security: 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.