Manager Procurement Direct

Yanfeng; Novi (MI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive interiors company in Michigan is looking for a Mid-Senior level Procurement Manager. This role involves overseeing procurement activities, negotiating with suppliers, and ensuring compliance with quality standards. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's in Supply Chain Management and 5-9 years of experience in the automotive industry. Strong analytical and communication skills are essential, with a preference for candidates who are bilingual in English and Spanish. This position offers full-time employment with travel opportunities.

Qualifications

• 5-9 years of experience in the automotive industry or related procurement experience.
• Open to international travel.
• Preferred bilingual – English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Oversee program procurement activities to meet customer demands.
• Lead and develop employees in the procurement organization.
• Coordinate supply chain requirements for sourcing.

Skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Level Degree in Supply Chain Management

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Company Overview

Yanfeng Automotive Interiors (YFAI) is the leader in automotive interiors. Headquartered in Shanghai, YFAI has 114 manufacturing plants and technical centers in 20 countries and more than 33,000 employees globally. The joint venture between Yanfeng Automotive Trim Systems Co., Ltd. and Adient designs, develops and manufactures interior components for all automakers.

Job Responsibilities

• Oversee program procurement activities and 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 and commodity 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.
• Ensure integration and communication with SDT teams all over North America.
• Support smooth project launches by controlling the acquisition, sourcing on time, in line with the cost book and MoB target, maintaining purchasing results until SOP.
• Drive compliance with internal systems such as YF IOS, PRP, etc. to meet audit requirements.
• Support 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 in Supply Chain Management or equivalent.
• 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, corporate office, or remote).

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Purchasing and Management

Industries

Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing