Manager Procurement Direct

**Responsibilities**Manage 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.**Requirements**:Education bachelor's degree.Work Experience 8 Years suggested minimum experience.