Yanfeng · 3 weeks ago
Manager Procurement Direct
Novi, MI, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
5+ years expYanfeng is a leading company in the automotive industry, and they are seeking a Manager for Procurement Direct. The role involves overseeing program procurement activities, ensuring compliance with internal systems, and driving opportunities for cost reductions and quality improvements with suppliers.
AutomotiveElectronicsManufacturing
Responsibilities
Oversee Program Procurement activities and support decisions in line with customer demands and commodity strategies
Control and approval of all program purchasing activities and decisions in line with customer demands and commodity strategies
Responsibility for achieving the North American Procurement goal- and action-plans. Meet or exceed profit plan goals: Cost Savings, economics, quality, supplier rationalization, content and other agreed objectives
Lead, motivate, support and develop employees in the Procurement organization
Guarantee financial control over the programs from phase 0-5 and over lifetime
Coordinate the supply chain requirements e.g. when/how to source, early sourcing, cross program supplier selection etc
Ensure integration and communication with SDT Teams all over North America
Support smooth project launches by controlling the acquisition, sourcing on time, in line with cost book and MoB target, maintaining purchasing results until SOP
Drive compliance with internal systems such as YF IOS, PRP, etc. to meet audit requirements
Support of Make or Buy decisions
Actively seek and implement opportunities for cost reductions, quality improvements, and speed of delivery with suppliers for the overall benefit of the company and our customers
Lead escalated discussions with suppliers on changes to product, processes or cost that will affect the agreement or relationship
Identify risks in the supply chain, and drive solutions to mitigate risks
Support as an interface between suppliers and other departments at Yanfeng
Enforce the supplier’s compliance with the contracts
Travel to suppliers and internal plants up to 25% of the time
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Level Degree | Area of Study: Supply Chain Management or equivalent
5-9 Minimum Years of Experience within the automotive industry or commodity / operational / strategic related procurement experience
Excellent analytical, negotiation, and communication skills
Open to travel internationally (Mexico)
International Operating System (IOS): Understand, apply, and meet all function-related IOS requirements
Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS): Understand, apply, and meet all function-related EHS requirements
Product Safety: Understand, apply, and meet all function-related Product Safety requirements
Compliance: Understand, apply, and meet all function-related IT/ Information Security and confidentiality of YFAI information requirements
Must comply with all company policies and procedures
Employee must have the ability to work additional hours and/ or overtime as needed or assigned to complete job duties on time
Ability to multitask, interact politely and professionally with customers, suppliers, and vendors, and work cooperatively with employees at all levels
Ability to maintain predictable and regular attendance, arrive to designated location on time, or be at assigned location ready to work for assignment (plant, cooperate office, or remote)
Preferred
Preferred bilingual - English and Spanish
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel and strong working knowledge of Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint
Company
Yanfeng
Yanfeng is a leading global automotive supplier, focusing on interior, exterior, seating, cockpit electronics, and passive safety, and is exploring new business actively.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Peter Foy
Director
Recent News
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2025-08-07
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