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Astemo Ltd. · 12 hours ago

Procurement Manager

Farmington, MI

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

3+ years exp

Astemo Ltd. is seeking a Procurement Manager who will contribute to the development and execution of global category strategies while managing a team of regional buyers. The role involves leading supplier relationships, overseeing procurement activities, and driving performance improvement initiatives across assigned commodities.

AutomotiveAutonomous VehiclesIndustrial ManufacturingManufacturingTransportation

Hiring Manager

Amber Freeman

Responsibilities

Provide input into the global category strategy and ensure alignment with business objectives

Lead and develop regional buyers, supporting their professional growth and performance

Collaborate with the Global Category Team to identify and escalate issues related to cost, quality, and supply

Build and manage strategic relationships with key local suppliers

Collect, analyze, and report category-specific data to support sourcing strategy and budgeting

Propose strategic direction to the Global Category Manager based on market and supplier insights

Identify and implement opportunities for cost reduction, value engineering, and continuous improvement

Lead supplier negotiations on pricing, terms, tooling, capacity, and commercial clauses including end-of-life considerations

Negotiate and formalize supplier contracts in line with corporate policies

Drive supplier compliance and performance through regular reviews and corrective actions

Adjust sourcing and negotiation strategies as market conditions evolve

Act as a primary point of contact for supplier-related issues impacting Business Units

Qualification

Automotive procurementContract managementNegotiation expertiseSourcing electromechanical partsLeadership in sourcing teamsCross-functional relationship managementMicrosoft Office proficiencyBilingual EnglishJapaneseCommunication skillsResults-oriented mindsetInterpersonal skills

Required

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or a related field

Minimum 3 years of experience in purchasing or a related function

Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as needed, including visits to suppliers and Astemo facilities

Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Proven negotiation and contract management expertise

Results-oriented with demonstrated ability to deliver on strategic goals

Strong interpersonal and influencing skills, with a collaborative mindset

Ability to build and manage effective cross-functional relationships and supplier networks

Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Preferred

Experience in automotive procurement strongly preferred

Proven leadership in regional and/or global sourcing teams

Strong background in sourcing electromechanical functional parts, such as PCBs, sensors, connectors, wire harnesses, motors, magnets, and inverter components

Bilingual fluency in English and Japanese is an asset

Company

Astemo Ltd.

In January 2021, Hitachi Automotive Systems, Keihin, Showa, and Nissin Kogyo completed a business merger and began their journey as the global mega-supplier “Hitachi Astemo”.

Founded in 2021

Tokyo, Tokyo, JPN

10001+ employees