Buyer Direct

Global. Collaborative. Innovative. Together, we will transform the automotive interiors industry. Together, we will redefine the ways people experience life onboard vehicles. Buyer Direct United States - MI - Novi Job Description Main Responsibilities: Oversee all Program Procurement activitiesand execute decisions in line with customer demands and commodity strategies. Manage the Suppliers within the assigned programs throughout program life (Request for Quotes RFQ, change management, contract negotiations, payment queries, dispute resolutions etc.). Perform cost analysis on goods purchased through competitive bidding, and/or cost breakdown analysis. Purchase goods, materials, and services that meet or exceed the cost, quality, and delivery targets. Utilize strategic sourcing practices to select best value suppliers, and execute sourcing as specified by internal processes. Prepare purchase orders in line with final negotiations with selected suppliers and in line with program targets and requirements. Communicate and support to mitigate escalated supply problems which may impact our business operations. Comply with internal systems such as YF IOS, PMP, etc. to meet audit requirements. Additional Responsibilities Support of Make or Buy decisions. Actively seek and implement opportunities for cost reductions, quality improvements, and speed of deliverywith suppliers for the overall benefit of the company and our customers. Lead discussionswith 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. Education: Bachelor's Degree Area of Study:Supply Chain Managementor equivalent. *Equivalent work experience may also be considered for certain positions. Required Qualifications: 1-3Minimum Years of Experience within the automotive industry or commodity / operational / strategic related procurement experience. Preferred Qualifications Knowledge of purchasing systems and procedures. Practice good communication,negotiation, interpersonal, and influencing skills. Planning, negotiations, and contract management experience. Practice technical knowledge of Purchasing and ERP systems. Able to manage time effectively and prioritize tasks. Able to work well under pressure and handle emergency and stressful situations well. Manage and maintain required documentation. Essential Common Requirements for all Employees: Quality System: Understand, apply and meet all function-related Quality 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 andmeet all function-related Compliance requirements Information Security: Understand, applyand meet all function-related IT / Information Security and confidentiality of YFAI information requirements. Must comply with all company policies and procedures. Employeemust 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. ***This role could be located in Novi, MI or Holland, MI. Yanfeng is a leading global automotive supplier, focusing on interior, exterior, seating, cockpit electronics, and passive safety, and is exploring new business actively. Yanfeng has more than 240 locations and approximately 67,000 employees worldwide. The technical team of 4,200 experts is in ten R&D centers and other regional offices, with complete capabilities including engineering and software development, styling, and test validation. Focusing on Smart Cabin and lightweight technology, Yanfeng supports automakers to explore future mobility and provide leading cabin solutions. Share this job Our culture – shared values of our global team #J-18808-Ljbffr