Direct Purchasing Manager

Direct Purchasing Manager

Yazaki is a global leader in the research, development and delivery of vehicle power and data solutions.

Yazaki works with virtually every major auto manufacturer in the world, and we've strived to maintain strategic and stable growth throughout our 83-year history. Today, we're on the lookout for energetic people with the potential to perform, as well as the ability to strengthen - and thrive in - the positive work environment we pride ourselves on.

Location: Canton, MI, USA

What we are looking for:

Yazaki is looking for a Direct Purchasing Manager to join our Purchasing team in Canton, MI. The ideal candidate will enjoy working in a collaborative and action-driven environment making lasting impacts on the organization. This position is hybrid.

What you will be doing:

• Departmental Management: Monitor and provide coaching and feedback to direct reports. Oversee and offer input to the departmental cost center's annual operating expense budget. Conduct annual evaluations of direct reports and recommend compensation. Cascade annual objectives from leadership to develop goals for direct reports. Report monthly status against objectives and key performance indicators, taking necessary action to meet targets. Implement career development and training plans for direct reports.

• Category Management: Ensure the OEM Minority Based Enterprises (MBE) targets are addressed. Maintain and update the Category Strategy quarterly. Enforce the Category Strategy with direct reports. Lead the Global Category Team representing YNA. Identify potential new sub-categories for sourcing. Support the creation of departmental annual forecast spend and savings. Collaborate with the Global Purchasing Team (including Europe, Brazil, India, Mexico, China, and Japan). Track spending/savings on sub-categories. Develop sourcing strategies for each category and sub-category. Monitor supplier relationships. Oversee sourcing and contracting for new business, supporting negotiation with suppliers as necessary.

What you will bring to the table:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

• 5 to 8+ years of previous automotive purchasing experience

• Travel: 10-20% local, regional, national, and international

• Language skills: Primary English, Spanish preferred, Japanese encouraged

• Proficiency in navigating complex project environments and adept at comprehending purchasing and program objectives from both global and local viewpoints

• Ability to resolve issues by applying creative thinking

• Ability to think and act logically under pressure

• Ability to resolve issues or propose resolutions to responsible parties

• Must work independently and collaboratively

• Key Competencies: active learning, analytical thinking and problem-solving, customer orientation, results orientation and execution, initiative and teamwork

What we can provide you:

• A safe, collaborative learning work environment that stimulates creativity and exploration

• Diverse teams of experts

• Resources from around the globe

• Supportive leadership and team members to help you do your best work

• Opportunities for professional growth

• Competitive compensation and benefits package including incentive compensation, 401K match, tuition assistance, and a generous holiday schedule

• A hybrid work schedule

Yazaki North America is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, national origin, disability, handicap, veteran status, or other legally protected status or characteristic. Equal opportunity extends to all aspects of the employment relationship. Yazaki North America complies with federal and state equal employment opportunity laws and strives to keep the workplace free from all forms of harassment.