JOB DESCRIPTION

Director Purchasing - Mechanisms, Motors, Electronics and Fasteners

Overview

The Director Purchasing - Mechanisms, Motors, Electronics and Fasteners is a part of the Americas Purchasing and Supply Chain organization within Commodity Purchasing.  This role primarily focuses on leading a team of purchasing professionals that are responsible for strategic sourcing and management for mechanisms, motors, electronics and fasteners.  Experience in mechanisms and motors is preferred. 

Responsibilities

Lead and develop team membersMeet or exceed profit plan goals related to commodities including cost savings, economics, quality, supplier rationalization, diversity spend, working capital improvements and other key metricsMaintain and update weekly cost savings roadmaps with monthly reconciliation to actual results. Lead high level negotiations with suppliers for savingsSupport sourcing activities in coordination with costing and engineering to drive a competitive advantage for Adient with financially stable suppliersManage the mechanisms commodity team to meet new program sourcing and cost reduction goalsImprovement of program profitability through continuous improvement, VA/VE activities, utilization of LPP’s, market testing, and leverage global sourcingDevelop, coordinate, and steer purchasing strategies for specific commoditiesSupport of proper Make vs Buy decisionsLeverage purchases across all business units and global programsEnsure the cost, quality and time-oriented supply of all Adient plants with the required products in line with the respective business plans, budgets, targets and strategiesServe as liaison representing Adient external towards suppliers on all commercial and business relationships content including but not limited to quality, cost, delivery, contracts, risks, and technology

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education within business or a technical field, Master’s degree in Business or related field preferred15+ years of purchasing experience, ideally within automotive or commodity related industry, automotive seating mechanisms preferred.3-5 years’ experience in purchasing leadership role either within direct or indirect purchasingProven Purchasing track record, particularly with operational and strategic involvementIn depth understanding of purchasing tools and practicesControlling and cost analysis knowledgeStrong leadership skillsExcellent communication skills at all levels of the business both internally and externallyFluency in English; other language skills advantageous

PRIMARY LOCATION

Central Tech Unit Plymouth MI