Specialist, Supplier Development

Yazaki North America, Inc.; Michigan; On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Yazaki North America, Inc. is seeking a practical and detail‑oriented analyst to support pricing data management, supplier communications, and KPI tracking.

The role involves maintaining GPDB data, handling price change notifications, and assisting in supplier onboarding within a collaborative environment. Qualified candidates have an Associate degree or equivalent, automotive experience, and proficiency with SAP and MS Office.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or equivalent required.
• Automotive or related experience preferred (2+ years).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and SAP applications.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates urgent information requests from business units and affiliates.
• Maintains GPDB data including pricing, reports, and contract end dates.
• Updates pricing and performs monthly/quarterly pricing updates.
• Supports supplier registration and NDA filings in SharePoint.
• Participates in KPI analysis and continuous improvement of supplier metrics.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Location: Canton, MI, USA

Responsibilities

• Facilitates urgent requests for component information from Business Units and Affiliates
• Supports and maintain GPDB (Pricing, Price Correction, Transaction Reports, Part Registration, PBI reports, Lead time, Contract End Date, etc.)
• Updates Metal Adjustors
• Monthly/Quarterly pricing updates
• Supports/Monitors eRFQ’s for existing and new components
• Processes Price Change Notifications (PCN/SCN) and enters information in the cost savings tracker (CST)
• Follow up to ensure sign off and released to the Pant Affiliates and Business Units
• Supports new supplier registration and non-disclosure agreements are completed and filed properly in SharePoint
• Participates in continuous improvement of supplier metrics and KPIs (Key Performance Indicators)
• Supports Accounts Payable with invoice discrepancies, works with suppliers and issues memos as required
• Save and track all memos in SharePoint
• Populates and conducts roadmap audits on volume and contract pricing accuracy
• Supports Data Management in cleanup efforts in GPDB
• Supports special projects and/or lead/SME for specific functions
• Develop training guideline / work instructions and train users
• Supports Supplier Change Request (SCR) process
• Support SAP Tool PO process

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or equivalent work experience
• Automotive or related experience, preferably at least 2 years
• Application of Microsoft Office Suite and SAP

Benefits

• A glimpse of your potential
• Hands‑on, practical experience
• Direct exposure to and guidance from industry experts
• Opportunities to expand your professional network
• A supportive and secure environment for learning
• Competitive compensation

Yazaki North America is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, national origin, disability, handicap, veteran status, or other legally protected status or characteristic. Equal opportunity extends to all aspects of the employment relationship. Yazaki North America complies with federal and state equal employment opportunity laws and strives to keep the workplace free from all forms of harassment.