Strategy Procurement Manager

MOBIS North America Electrified Powertrain, LLC; Richmond Hill (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A global automotive manufacturing company is seeking a Strategy & Planning Procurement Manager to lead supplier development and localization initiatives. The successful candidate will manage procurement strategies and ensure compliance with policies across the U.S., Mexico, and Brazil. Ideal applicants will have over 10 years of experience in procurement within the automotive industry, coupled with strong leadership and negotiation skills. This role is vital for aligning with corporate objectives and driving operational excellence.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of procurement experience within manufacturing or automotive industries.
• Experience in automotive assembly and manufacturing processes.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience in supplier chain development.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead localization initiatives while meeting cost, quality, and delivery targets.
• Oversee supplier research and maintain a robust supplier database.
• Monitor supplier performance and apply corrective actions when necessary.
• Identify, evaluate, and develop local and potential suppliers.
• Oversee supplier research activities and maintain a supplier database.
• Assess supplier capabilities including capacity and equipment readiness.
• Review quotations and evaluate price competitiveness to support sourcing decisions.
• Enhance procurement tools and processes, including MSAPTURN, RFQs, and contract standards.
• Direct procurement activities, supplier pool development, and purchasing strategy execution.
• Monitor supplier performance and apply corrective actions or sanctions when needed.
• Expand supplier pool to meet localization goals.

Skills

Leadership

Supplier development

Negotiation

Cost-analysis

Project management

Communication skills

Procurement tools & processes

MSAPTURN (procurement tool)

RFQs

Contract standards

Team mentoring

JIS system understanding

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Automotive manufacturing processes (st

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

SUMMARY

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.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• 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

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

Required Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent industry-relevant experience.
• 10+ years of procurement experience within manufacturing or automotive industries.
• Experience in automotive assembly and manufacturing processes.
• 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.

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.