Global Commodity and Product Line Purchasing Dir. (PP)

EMPLOYER: Nexteer Automotive Corporation

POSITION TITLE : Global Commodity and Product Line Purchasing Director

HOURS / WEEK: 40

JOB SITE LOCATION: 1272 Doris Rd., Auburn Hills, MI 48326

DUTIES : Lead teams to identify sourcing opportunities and implement strategies that save costs. Guide the team to develop strategies that support key pursuits while minimizing supply risk. Ensure the team executes a robust strategy to achieve the required Material Rate to Sales (MRTS) for each Product Line & Region from the start of production (SOP) and throughout the program cycle. Support the development & execution of a robust Supplier Quality Culture to ensure key metrics are achieved. Create and implement overall commodity vision and strategy. Share this strategy with the team for alignment and support. Provide strategic direction to establish a disruptive global & regional supply base. Monitor and adjust strategies as needed to optimize supplier performance. Report on team performance to upper management. Support quarterly review meetings with key suppliers. Support the Core Engineering Team to optimize design, materials, and processes. Share information about the Product Line’s 10-year strategic plan & technological roadmap with GSM global & regional teams. Monitor market trends, forecasts, new developments, technologies, etc. Lead the team in global negotiations and contract establishment. Support the team in awarding business through a sourcing council. Participate in negotiating major supplier contracts and approving key global supplier decisions. Collaborate with the Application Engineering team to ensure sourced parts meet cost requirements. Promote a cost management culture that supports accurate Bill of Materials (BOM) development. Support the analysis and definition of BOM cost targets for key pursuits. Oversee the team in evaluating supplier cost structures and commercial proposals. Define targets and document negotiations. Ensure compliance with company & GSM policies, PMAP and procedures and applicable regulations. Maintain processes and systems for sourcing and procurement activities. Benchmark procurement processes and implement best practices. Continuously improve the sourcing process. Manage relationships with key global suppliers. Develop a cost-effective supply base for each region. Regularly interact with supplier top management to review and adjust business relations. Enhance Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) with key suppliers through various activities. Lead high-performing teams and act as a role model. Keep upper management informed on commercial issues and resolution plans. Coach global purchasing leaders and Commodity Managers to develop their skills. Provide hedging recommendations for consideration by various departments. Lead the Commodity Teams to achieve team objectives.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor's Degree (or foreign academic equivalent) in Economics, Business, or related field and ten (10) years of experience as a Purchasing Director, Operations Director, or a related occupation. Experience must include: 10 years of experience with purchasing and strategic sourcing; 10 years of experience managing multiple commodities globally; Experience in various fields such as Manufacturing Operations, Engineering, Quality, Program Management, Procurement and Cost Development & Management; Experience negotiating complex contracts with suppliers; Experience resolving conflicts and managing supply chain disruptions; Experience in MS Office and Power BI; Experience in commodities such as Electronic Control Units, Circuit Card Assemblies, PCBA's, Microchips, passive components, Sensors, Motors, Actuators, HPDC, plastic injection, over moulding, machined parts, stampings, forgings; Experience with Lean Manufacturing tools .

OTHER : This is a hybrid position whereby the employee will work both from home and from the aforementioned office address. Hence, the employee must live within a reasonable commuting distance of the aforementioned office address. International travel required, as needed, up to 30%.

If offered employment must have legal right to work in U.S.