Yazaki-posted 5 months ago
Full-time • Entry Level
Hybrid • Canton, MI
Plastics and Rubber Products Manufacturing

Yazaki is looking for an Assistant Purchasing Program Manager to join our Purchasing department in Canton, MI. This person will assist with Advanced Purchasing activities within assigned OEM Business Unit program(s) from pre-award through launch. They are the co-liaison between the Customer Business Unit, Purchasing, Engineering, and manufacturing location for purchasing related events including sourcing, contract & supplier readiness. They will support in managing and coordinating the key events to help ensure a flawless launch, achieving total enterprise costs and program launch. The ideal candidate will enjoy working in a collaborative and action-driven environment making lasting impacts on the organization. This position is hybrid.

  • Assists Purchasing Program Managers with key responsibilities including GPMS Purchasing Task Compliance
  • Supports PPM to ensure timely sourcing of purchased parts identified on BoM to support program MRDs & pre-builds
  • Extract reports to support project reporting including ASL, Power BI, ERP & Price Reports
  • Supports identifying cost savings opportunities aligning with Category Purchasing, PM & Engineering to achieve Program targets aligned with BU
  • Performs Capacity verification of supplier components in support of Purchasing Program Managers
  • Tracks capacity verifications being worked on by program
  • Creates ERQs for new programs (Provisionals, connector configs & sub-assemblies)
  • AP Project Overview lead which includes reporting, updating and ensuring accurate data is maintained
  • Assists AP Management with department reports and KPIs
  • Support overall compliance of all roles & responsibilities aligned with Purchasing & Advanced Purchasing standards and procedures
  • Program Management responsibilities for programs as assigned with PPM as mentor
  • Mentor & train colleagues and exhibit leadership skills
  • Results orientation & strive for continuous improvement
  • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, or related field
  • Japanese fluency required
  • 1-3+ years Purchasing and/or Program Management related experience preferred
  • Knowledge of Program Management tools, pricing and systems
  • Ability to work in complex project organization and to understand Purchasing and Program goals and tasks in global and local perspective
  • Understanding of automotive market (2nd tier suppliers, OEMs, etc.)
  • Up to 5% travel as required (Must be willing to travel to domestic/international -Mexico, Europe, Asia, etc.)
  • A safe collaborative learning work environment that stimulates creativity and exploration
  • Diverse teams of experts
  • Resources from around the globe
  • Supportive leadership and team members to help you do your best work
  • Opportunities for professional growth
  • Competitive compensation and benefits package including incentive compensation, 401K match, tuition assistance and a generous holiday schedule
  • A hybrid work schedule
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