Procurement Strategy and Planning Manager

MOBIS Corporate Center of America; Richmond Hill (GA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

MOBIS Corporate Center America is seeking a Strategy & Planning Procurement Manager to lead localization of supplier networks, drive supplier development, and oversee procurement strategy across the U.S., Mexico, and Brazil. The role requires strong leadership, strategic sourcing, and cross-functional collaboration to align with corporate objectives.

The position emphasizes managing supplier performance, developing local suppliers, and ensuring compliance with procurement policies in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field (HR, Business Admin, or Management).
• 10+ years progressive HR experience across multiple disciplines (Operations, Talent Acquisition, Compensation, Employee Relations, PM, Workforce Planning).
• 3+ years in an HR Manager or leadership role managing programs, processes, and teams.
• Experience improving HR policies and programs related to talent acquisition, workforce management, compensation or employee development.

Responsibilities

• Lead localization of supplier networks and manage cost/quality targets.
• Oversee supplier research and maintain supplier database.
• Review quotations and support sourcing decisions to meet OEM timelines.
• Enhance procurement tools and contract standards.
• Direct supplier pool development and purchasing strategy execution.
• Monitor supplier performance and enforce corrective actions when needed.

Skills

Leadership

Supplier development

Strategic sourcing

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Cross-functional collaboration

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in HR/Business Administration/Management

10+ years HR experience across multiple disciplines

3+ years HR Manager experience

Experience with talent acquisition, compensation, employee relations

Bachelor's degree or equivalent industry experience

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

The Strategy & Planning Procurement Manager plays a critical leadership role in developing supplier-pool strategies, supporting business-plan creation, overseeing budgets, ensuring compliance with procurement policies, and driving local supplier discovery and development. This position supports the MOBIS Procurement Center across the U.S., Mexico, and Brazil, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives and operational excellence. MOBIS Corporate Center America will be aiding in the hiring progress for this job position.

Responsibilities

(To perform within this position successfully, the incumbent must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other duties may be assigned.)

• Proven automotive supply-chain leader with experience building and managing localized supplier networks.
• Demonstrated ability to lead localization initiatives while maintaining strict cost, quality, and
• delivery targets.
• Strong expertise in supplier development, strategic sourcing, and new program launches
• readiness.
• Lead efforts to identify, evaluate, and develop local and potential suppliers.
• Oversee supplier research activities and maintain a robust supplier database.
• Assess supplier capabilities, including production capacity, equipment readiness, and inspection results.
• Review preliminary quotations and evaluate price competitiveness to support sourcing decisions.
• Enhance and manage procurement tools and processes, including MSAPTURN, RFQs, and
• contract standards.
• Direct supply-chain management activities, supplier pool development, and purchasing strategy execution.
• Monitor supplier performance and apply corrective actions, sanctions, or compliance measures when necessary.
• Strategically expand and strengthen the supplier pool to support operational and localization goals.

Supervisory Responsibilities: Yes

Qualifications

(The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required and preferred for this position.)

Required Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Management, or a related field.
• Minimum of ten (10) years of progressive Human Resources experience across multiple HR disciplines, including Human Resources Operations, Talent Acquisition, Compensation, Employee Relations, Performance Management, or Workforce Planning.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in a Human Resources Manager or equivalent people leadership role with direct responsibility for leading HR functions, programs, processes, and team members.
• Demonstrated experience managing and improving HR policies, programs, or procedures related to talent acquisition, workforce management, compensation, or employee development.

Required Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent industry-relevant experience.
• 10+ years of procurement experience within manufacturing or automotive industries.
• At least 5 years of hands-on experience in supplier chain development, operation, and management within a global OEM or major global automotive parts company.
• Experience in automotive assembly and manufacturing processes.

Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Strong leadership capabilities with the ability to mentor and guide team members.
• Expertise in supplier-led part development and support for MOBIS production components.
• High level of ownership, accountability, and professional responsibility.
• In-depth understanding of the Just-In-Sequence (JIS) system in automotive operations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to operate effectively in fast-paced, high-pressure environments.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Strong technical understanding of automotive manufacturing processes (stamping, injection molding, casting, machining).
• Experience developing and managing local suppliers within automotive supply ecosystems.
• Strong negotiation, cost-analysis, and supplier-management competencies.
• Ability to manage multiple localization projects simultaneously under demanding OEM timelines.

Preferred Education & Experience:

• Experience with Hyundai, Kia, or MOBIS operations.

Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations:

• None

Working Conditions:

• Office-based work environment with routine walking between facilities; occasional travel may be required.