Essential Functions of Job:

Collaborate with EIC leadership to understand and forecast component & service requirementsfor EIC manufactured/supported equipment & tooling.  As necessary,search for alternative solutions for component/services that do not meet required timing/needs fromw/in China. Support the ‘make vs buy’ process for equipment and tooling matching EIC competency. Manage/issue NA/EU PO’s from EIC NA/EU to EIC China for items sourced to them. Execute purchasing requests from EU/NA EIC engineers for components that will be delivered to EU and NA EIC hubs for assembly (RFQ, nomination and SRF process management, sourcing).  This includes orders entered/managed through YF’s 3rd party purchasing agent, DSSI. Support invoice and payment matters for EIC-related supplierPO’s. Collaborate with EIC and logistics department to get machines and tooling from China landed onsite, support lead time tracking and arrival confirmation onsite.  Support search and development for local third-party supplier support for EIC projects. Manage suppliers’ disputes and claims.  Support YF-internal plant/AME/EIC concerns with the ongoing push for continuous improvement and world-class equipment/toolingand service. Support AP buyers to get the best price for global components and service.  Support EIC team/projects in both NA as well as EU. 

Lead global frame contract for components, work with team to build components strategy

 

Additional Responsibilities: 

Suppliers Development:

Research global and regional supplier resources like machining, components, installation and commissioning, with focus to Low Cost Country a suppliers’ list for different regions. Collect suppliers’ performance on programs with EIC engineers. With commodities that apply, manage the NA/EU and potentially global YF/Supplier pricing agreements.  These may include key global suppliers like ABB, Fanuc, and Keyence.  This list will adjust with time/experience.

Saving: 

Components global alignment to get cost down. Savingbetween machine refurbishment and new machines.

Savings w/in YF pricing agreements with suppliers such as ABB, Fanuc, and Keyence.

 

Essential Common Requirements for all Employees:

International Operating System (IOS): Understand, apply and meet all function-related 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 withall company policies and procedures.  Employee must have the ability towork 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).

Required Education Level 

Bachelor's Level Degree

Area of Study:     Administration, Supply chain management or similar.

*Equivalent work experience may also be considered for certain positions.

 

Required Qualifications (Experience Level, Skills, Knowledge)

Bachelors level degree, supply chain management or similar. Less than 1-year minimum experience within the industry, automotive or commodity related,purchasing experience, operational and strategic industry. Knowledge of purchasing systems and procedures. Practice good communication, negotiation, interpersonal, and influencing skills. Planning, negotiations, and contract management experience. Practical 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.

Practice good project management skills.

 

Preferred Qualifications (ExperienceLevel, Skills, Knowledge):

Computer proficient (Word, Excel, typing) Office Equipment proficient (Fax, Scanner, Copiers, Printers, etc.) High communications skills, both written and verbal Ability to comprehend and retain technical knowledge

 High level of concentration skills, multitasking abelites, and quality assurance

 

Language Required and Preferred: Required:          English (Fluency with Reading, Writing, Speaking)