Job description
global. Collaborative. Innovative. Together, we will transform the automotive interiors industry. Together, we will redefine the ways people experience life onboard vehicles.
responsibilities
commodity & sourcing strategy leadership
* own and define long‑term commodity strategies aligned to business growth, cost competitiveness, capacity planning, and risk mitigation
* provide strategic direction to the commodity manager to ensure consistent category execution across programs and regions
* establish preferred supplier strategies, sourcing footprints, and commercial models for assigned commodities
* monitor marketdynamics, raw material trends, and supplier landscapes to proactively inform sourcing decisions
customer program procurement oversight
* provide executive‑level procurement oversight for assigned customer programs across the product lifecycle
* ensure sourcing decisions meet customer commercial, timing, and quality requirements while aligning with enterprise strategy
* partner with program leadership to identify cost, supply, and launch risks early and drive mitigation strategies
* act as the escalation and decision authority for procurement‑related program issues
organizational & people leadership
* lead, develop, and mentor a commodity manager and team of buyers
* set clear objectives, kpis, and development plans aligned to strategic priorities
* drive consistent application of sourcing governance, processes, and best practices across the team
* own total cost management and value creation for assigned commodities and customer programs
* drive multi‑year cost improvement roadmaps and productivity initiatives
* guide advanced negotiations, cost modeling, and should‑cost analysis at the strategic level
* ensuresourcing decisions support margin targets and financial commitments
* ensure compliance with procurement policies, approval thresholds, and audit requirements
* serve as a key procurement representative in executive reviews, customer discussions, and leadership forums
* provide clear, data‑driven communication on strategy, risk exposure, and performance metrics
* lead supplier risk assessments and long‑term continuity planning
required qualifications
* bachelor’s degree in supply chain, business, engineering, or related field
* 5–9+ years of progressive procurement or supply chain experience
* proven experience leading strategic commodity management and customer program sourcing
* demonstrated people leadership experience managing managers and professional teams
* strong executive communication, negotiation, and decision‑making capabilities
* ability to travel to suppliers and internal plants up to 25% of the time
preferred qualifications
* automotive or complex manufacturing environment experience
* global sourcing and multi‑region supplier management exposure
* experience operating in matrixed or global organizations
* advanced cost modeling and financial acumen
* quality systems: understand, apply and meet all function related yf 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 compliance requirements.
* information security: 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, corporate office, or remote).
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