Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain, or materials management; advanced degree in Engineering preferred.
Over 5 years in a leadership role with automotive industry experience.
Expertise in APQP, PPAP, IATF 16949, and AIAG Core Tools.
Strong skills in Commodity Management, Strategic Sourcing, and Supplier Development.
Decisive problem solver and negotiator with strong communication skills.
Responsibilities
Maintain and grow a competitive regional supply base consistent with global Purchasing standards.
Ensure regional sourcing performance for seating system components aligns with quality, cost, and profitability objectives.
Guide Supplier Development and Quality processes for readiness in launch and production excellence.
Mentor and develop the Purchasing and Supplier Quality team, setting performance objectives and succession plans.
Drive annual productivity improvements through initiatives like value analysis and cost reduction programs.
Analyze trends and regulations that influence procurement strategies and decisions.
Identify and implement cost reduction and efficiency enhancements in the procurement process.
Benefits
Opportunity to lead a regional supply chain strategy in a dynamic automotive environment.
Access to professional development and mentorship within a global team.
Engagement in innovative practices like lean manufacturing and digital supply chain initiatives.
Chance to work with new suppliers and contribute to the onboarding process.
Full Job Description
Your tasks
Maintains a stable, growing and competitive regional supply base in line with the global Purchasing standards and commodity strategies while driving supplier quality performance improvements through structured development programs
Accountable for regional sourcing performance for all seating systems related parts and ensuring all relevant processes are followed and in compliance supporting program timing, quality cost and profitability objectives
Support on directing the Supplier Development and Quality organization and ensuring all relevant processes are followed and in compliance through a robust supplier development strategy to assure launch readiness and serial production excellence.
Coach, develop and mentor individuals within the Purchasing and Supplier Quality organization while establishing clear performance objectives, succession plans and talent development strategies
Accountable to drive annual productivity improvements through VA/VE initiatives, earlier supplier integration and cost reduction programs
Understands the regional industry trends, market conditions and changes in regulations that may impact procurement decisions or strategies and reacts accordingly
Accountable for identifying opportunities for cost reduction and efficiency improvements within the procurement process
Manage purchasing budgets and departmental expenditures while monitoring and ensuring all aligned KPI metrics are achieved
Facilitation and execution of regional Purchasing and Supplier Quality strategies/initiatives
Promote continuous improvement through lean manufacturing, industry 4.0 and digital supply chain initiatives while using data analytics and dashboards to improve decision making and performance visibility.
Support for scouting, onboarding and managing of new suppliers for Brose
Your Profile
Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university in business, supply chain or materials management preferred; a Graduate degree in Engineering and strong experience in Seating systems is also preferred
Greater than 5 years in a leadership role also with automotive experience.
