Global Category Purchasing Manager — Hybrid Role

Yazaki North America, Inc.

Canton Charter Township (MI)

Hybrid

USD 110,000 - 170,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Incentive compensation

401K match

Tuition assistance

Generous holiday schedule

Job summary

Yazaki North America, Inc. in Canton, MI seeks a Manager, Category Purchasing to lead the purchasing team. You will manage contracts, shape category strategies, and collaborate with global and regional teams to meet supplier performance goals.

This hybrid role emphasizes leadership, budget oversight, and driving cost savings across OEM and 2nd-tier suppliers. You will mentor direct reports, translate objectives into action, and ensure category plans align with Yazaki's global procurement

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
5–10 years leadership experience.
Understanding of automotive market (2nd tier suppliers, OEMs, etc.).

Responsibilities

Lead and monitor performance of direct reports, providing coaching, feedback, and guidance to ensure team effectiveness and development.
Provide input to the departmental Operating Expense budget and oversee budget execution, ensuring alignment with organizational financial goals.
Conduct annual performance evaluations for direct reports and provide recommendations for compensation adjustments.
Cascade organizational and leadership objectives into actionable annual goals for the department.
Track and report monthly progress against departmental objectives and key performance indicators (KPIs), taking proactive action to meet targets.