Business growth w/in YFI has created the need to backfill a recently opened Capital Equipment/Assembly Tooling procurement position w/in North America.

Specific requirements:

This role will manage procurement of production equipment and assembly tooling supporting the YF Interiors Business Unit and operations for US, Canada, and MX. The selected individual should havecompleted a minimum of 4-year bachelor’s degree in manufacturing, supply chain, engineering (or similar), and understand basic knowledge of manufacturing processes, equipment, and plastic injection molding.  This is a role w/in technical procurement, so someone with a solid technical aptitude or at minimum a strong technical interest. Typically such a role is filled by Sr. Engineers, buyers, etc with 5-15 years (minimum) experience.  Since the role will be in MX, the candidate must be fluent in both Spanish as well as English both speakingas well as writing. YF has many plant locations in MX.  It is important the candidate lives near a YF plant or Tech Center in order to meet the current 5 days per week MX-based expectations. 

Key Responsibilities:

Support Interiors and YFAI operations with procurement of capital equipment and assemblytooling for new programs and replacement, rebuild and upgrade of existing production equipment. As required, support cost estimates of equipment and assembly tooling for new business bids, working with program teams and operations personnel. Identify and select key suppliers for assembly equipment, and tooling.  Key focus will be considering supplier technical and program management capability, competitive pricing, and supplier financial health. Work with engineers from Operations and program teams to select the optimal production processes for new business. Prepare and submit Requests For Quote(s) (RFQ), negotiate, source newequipment and assembly tooling. Support ongoing operations by selecting and sourcingsuppliers for equipment refurbishment, rebuild and upgrades. Comply with YFAI Purchasing policies and procedures, as well as legal & ethical obligations. Perform supplier development activities and new supplier assessments. As required, engage and support specific global commodities w/in EU and China.