NA Localization & Procurement Leader

Hyundai Motor Company; Fountain Valley (CA); On-site; USD 91,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vehicle lease allowance

Holiday pay

Healthcare insurance

401(K) match

Life insurance / disability

Wellbeing program

Job summary

Hyundai Motor Company in Fountain Valley, CA, is seeking a Manager of NA Localization Coordination & Procurement to lead localization initiatives across North America, optimize tariff exposure, and coordinate with global procurement teams. The role focuses on cost savings, supplier development, and cross-functional execution to strengthen Hyundai’s regional competitiveness.

Candidates should have 6+ years in procurement or supply chain, a strong track record in localization, tariffs, and data

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business, or related field preferred.
• Six or more years of experience in procurement, supply chain, or manufacturing operations, preferably in the automotive industry.
• Experience with cost optimization and localization strategies is necessary.
• Proven track record in cost optimization, supplier management, and managing the information/activities of international trade regulations.
• Strong understanding of U.S. tariffs and global trade dynamics.
• Proficiency in cost analysis, supplier development, and project management.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Localization Strategy Execution: manage initiatives to localize key components and materials in North America, reducing tariff exposure and improving supply chain agility.
• Localization Projects: Identify and track localization opportunities with localization system teams utilizing data analytics and cross-functional collaboration.
• Conduct market analysis to identify potential local suppliers, negotiate contracts and pricing terms with suppliers to achieve cost savings and favorable terms for the organization.
• Engage cross-functional teams in supplier selection, development, and evaluation processes and closely work with regional coordinators & Purchasing teams.
• Cross-Functional Coordination: Work closely with Hyundai affiliates for manufacturing and R&D to align localization and cost strategies with engineering, quality, and production teams at each manufacturing site.
• Supplier Engagement & Development: Support the evaluation and onboarding of local suppliers, ensuring alignment with Hyundai’s quality, cost, and delivery terms and conditions.
• Tariff & Trade Analysis: Assess impact of tariff and trade changes on localization strategies and recommend mitigation actions.
• Performance Reporting: Support maintaining dashboards and reports to track localization progress, supplier performance metrics.
• Other duties as assigned by Manager to support key team objectives.
• Problem Solving: Partners with leadership to develop resolution of operational and strategic challenges related to localization and supplier performance.

Skills

Cost optimization

Supplier management

Data analytics

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Communication skills

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management

MBA or equivalent

Tools

Procurement systems

Data analytics tools

Job description

Hyundai Motor Company in Fountain Valley, CA, is seeking a Manager of NA Localization Coordination & Procurement to lead localization initiatives across North America, optimize tariff exposure, and coordinate with global procurement teams. The role focuses on cost savings, supplier development, and cross-functional execution to strengthen Hyundai’s regional competitiveness.

Candidates should have 6+ years in procurement or supply chain, a strong track record in localization, tariffs, and data