Apply on Employer Site

iLocatum · 1 day ago

Senior Regional Procurement Manager (Americas)

Taylor, MI

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

iLocatum is seeking a Senior Regional Procurement Manager for the Americas responsible for overseeing all procurement activities within the PC Americas region. The role includes supplier negotiation, strategic sourcing, and ensuring material availability at the lowest total cost while meeting quality and sustainability objectives.

Staffing & Recruiting

Responsibilities

Lead procurement operations for the Americas region, including coordination with facilities in the U.S., Mexico, and Brazil

Negotiate contracts and pricing with regional and local suppliers to secure continuous supply and cost savings

Manage categories such as DINP, fillers, solvents, packaging, and procurement tools

Execute global and regional sourcing strategies aligned with the company’s business objectives

Perform market analysis to identify supply risks and implement mitigation plans

Evaluate and develop new suppliers to ensure competitiveness and quality

Conduct Target Performance Comparisons (TPC) bi-weekly to measure performance and savings

Collaborate with global procurement and plant management to align sourcing initiatives

Lead procurement process improvements and ensure compliance with company policies

Support special projects such as make-or-buy analysis and cost recovery programs

Qualification

Supplier negotiationStrategic sourcingOEM automotive supply chainAdvanced Excel skillsQADERP systemAnalytical skillsSupplier relationship managementCost optimizationGlobal market awarenessSustainability mindsetISO 45001 knowledgeISO 14001 knowledgeIATF 16949 knowledgeSpanish languageGerman languageNegotiation skillsCommunication skillsLeadership abilitiesOrganizational abilitiesStrategic thinkingProblem solvingAdaptability