Manager Procurement Direct

Global. Collaborative. Innovative. Together, we will transform the automotive interiors industry. Together, we will redefine the ways people experience life onboard vehicles.Job DescriptionResponsibilitiesManage budgets, SG&A and department financials.Manage key cross-functional projects supporting Regional Procurement Director.Manage and lead Customer Business Unit (SDT) Buyers in sourcing on time at or below cost targets and excellent launches per PRP and customer timing/deliverable.Manage and lead buying team in annual Procurement Goals and Action-Plans to meet or exceed: Cost Savings, Economics mitigation, quality, supplier performance, MBBP implementation, LCC %, MBE %, and Post Launch Audits and other identified objectives.Manage and lead, motivate, support and develop employees within the Procurement organization to become the "ready next" level.Enforce excellent SDT launches per PRP and customer timing/deliverables.Procurement liaison into other functional areas such as Operations, Program Management, Supply Chain, Quality, to support meeting or exceeding all corporate goals.Guarantee continuity of direct production materials/components to ensure adequate supply for YFAI operations.Manage and lead supplier management activities: RFQ (Request For Quote), change management, contract negotiations, payment queries, dispute resolution, etc.RequirementsWork Experience: 8 years suggested minimum experience.Yanfeng is a leading global automotive supplier, focusing on interior, exterior, seating, cockpit electronics, and passive safety, and is exploring new business actively. Yanfeng has more than 240 locations and approximately 67,000 employees worldwide. The technical team of 4,200 experts is in ten R&D centers and other regional offices, with complete capabilities including engineering and software development, styling, and test validation. Focusing on Smart Cabin and lightweight technology, Yanfeng supports automakers to explore future mobility and provide leading cabin solutions.#J-18808-Ljbffr