Senior Buyer Indirect at Yanfeng US Automotive Interior Systems I LLC in Novi, Michigan

Job Description:

Yanfeng Automotive Interiors (YFAI) is the global leader in automotive interiors. YFAI is redefining how people relax, work and play in their vehicle interiors today and decades from now. Headquartered in Shanghai, the company has 114 manufacturing plants and technical centers in 20 countries and more than 33,000 employees globally. They design, develop and manufacture interior components for all automakers. Established in 2015, Yanfeng Automotive Interiors is a joint venture between Yanfeng Automotive Trim Systems Co., Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of Huayu Automotive Systems Co., Ltd. (HASCO), the component group of SAIC Motor Corporation Limited (SAIC Motor), and Adient, the global leader in automotive seating. For more information, please visit www.YFAI.com.

The Senior Buyer Indirect is responsible for all operational and strategic purchasing activities within the given sub-commodities while delivering cost savings and ensuring compliance with overall YFAI objectives, strategies, and BOS procedures. Is responsible for the management of all suppliers within the sub-commodity group

Responsibilities

General 

• Guarantee compliance with BOS and SOX procedure for all Team / Group Members 

Indirect Purchasing: 

• Lead development and implementation of commodity strategies for assigned commodity 


• Support appropriate purchase-to-pay (PTP) processes 


• Support to implement strategies and actions to reduce/consolidate suppliers, in line with agreed targets 


• Support implementation of Global Commodity strategies 


• Support proactive cooperation with other regions, to leverage volumes and common supplier sourcing 


• Implement strategies and actions to achieve FY (Fiscal Year) cost reduction goals, including PO-to-PO (Purchasing Order) reductions and rebates 


• Support accurate and timely reporting of key measurables 


• Improve working capital through optimum payment terms 


• Implementation and continuous improvement of standardization activities 


• Support business by presenting and implementing best business practices within your commodity 


• Customer service to support all customers for your commodity

Qualifications

• Commercial or technical degree


• In-depth understanding of purchasing tools and practices 


• PC knowledge (MS-Word, Excel, PowerPoint) 


• Controlling and cost analysis knowledge 


• Relevant QAD knowledge preferred


• Experience and expertise in industry, market, or commodity

Work Experience

• 5+ years within automotive or commodity related industry 


• 2+ years as Commodity Buyer preferred 


• Packaging experience preferred


• Purchasing experience, operational and strategic involvement