Procurement Connected Supply Analyst

AAM - American Axle & Manufacturing•Detroit, MI

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Dauch is seeking a Procurement Connected Supply Analyst to join its team in Detroit, Michigan. The role is responsible for Tier N supply chain mapping across customer programs in a global automotive Tier 1 environment. It drives end-to-end supplier visibility, supports third-party supply chain mapping and supplier onboarding platforms, and provides actionable insights to Global Procurement leadership. The position supports supply chain transparency, identification of risk exposure such as chokepoints and single-source dependencies, and OEM customer requirements through accurate data submissions and reporting. The analyst maps multi-tier supply chains, establishes standardized processes for supplier identification, relationship mapping, tier-linkage validation, and data collection and verification, and maintains current supply chain maps. The role also onboards suppliers to digital mapping platforms, collects and validates facility-level information and Tier N disclosures, resolves supplier data gaps and non-compliance, and ensures data is ready for audits, risk analysis, and customer reporting. The analyst identifies supply chain concentration, single-source, geographic, and geopolitical risks; supports crisis response through rapid visibility and impact analysis; and supports OEM customer transparency requests, mapping submissions, program-specific reporting, portal documentation, audits, and validation. Data must be consistent between internal systems and customer-facing submissions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or a related field.
At least 3 years of experience in automotive supply chain or procurement, supplier management or risk management, or supply chain mapping or visibility initiatives.
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including advanced data analysis.
Familiarity with ERP systems such as Oracle, Plex, or SAP.
Understanding of multi-tier supply chain structures and automotive program management requirements.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to manage large, complex datasets.
Excellent internal and OEM-facing stakeholder communication.
Process-driven approach and strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

Map multi-tier (Tier N) supply chains across all customer programs.
Implement standardized methodologies for supplier identification and relationship mapping, Tier 1-to-Tier N linkage validation, and data collection and verification.
Maintain up-to-date supply chain maps that reflect sourcing structures and changes.
Onboard suppliers into digital mapping platforms and ensure accurate facility-level data, complete Tier N disclosures, and alignment with OEM reporting requirements.
Work directly with suppliers to resolve data gaps, inconsistencies, and non-compliance.
Ensure supply chain data is ready for audits, risk analysis, and customer reporting.
Identify and flag chokepoints, single-source suppliers, and geographic or geopolitical exposure risks.
Support crisis response with rapid supply chain visibility and impact analysis.
Respond to OEM supply chain transparency requests and provide Tier N mapping submissions and updates.
Support program-specific reporting requirements and submit documentation through OEM portals and reporting systems.
Ensure consistency between internal data and customer-facing submissions.
Support customer audits and validation requests.