Procurement Coordinator – Connected Supply

AAM - American Axle & Manufacturing•Detroit, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Dauch is seeking an Procurement Coordinator – Connected Supply to join our world-class team. This is an outstanding opportunity to be part of a leading company in the automotive industry, where you will have the chance to contribute to the flawless execution of our manufacturing processes. This role located at our World Headquarters in Detroit, MI. The Connected Supply Coordinator is responsible for leading Tier N supply chain mapping initiatives across all customer programs within a global automotive Tier 1 environment. This role manages a small team of analysts to drive end-to-end supplier visibility, implement and sustain third-party supply chain mapping and supplier onboarding platforms, and provide actionable insights to Global Procurement leadership. The position plays a critical role in enhancing supply chain transparency, identifying risk exposure (e.g., chokepoints, single-source dependencies), and supporting OEM customer requirements through accurate data submissions and reporting. This position reports to the Head of Connected Supply & Tariffs within the Global Procurement Administration department.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field
5+ years of experience in supply chain / procurement
Experience with supply chain mapping / risk platforms (e.g., Altana, Resilinc, Interos)
Familiarity with ERP systems (Oracle, Plex, SAP) and supplier management tools (e.g., Ivalua)

Responsibilities

Lead and manage a team of analysts responsible for mapping multi-tier (Tier N) supply chains across all customer programs.
Establish standardized methodologies for: supplier identification and relationship mapping, tier linkage validation (Tier 1 → Tier N), data collection and verification processes
Ensure full coverage of critical components and commodities across global programs.
Maintain up-to-date supply chain maps reflecting current sourcing structures and changes.
Lead the implementation and ongoing management of third-party supply chain visibility and supplier onboarding platforms (e.g., Altana, etc.).
Drive supplier adoption of self-mapping tools and digital onboarding workflows.
Define system requirements, data standards, and governance processes.
Partner with IT and Procurement Systems teams to integrate platforms with internal systems (e.g., Oracle, Plex, Ivalua).
Monitor platform performance, data quality, and user engagement metrics.
Oversee the onboarding of suppliers into digital mapping platforms, ensuring: accurate facility-level data capture, complete Tier N disclosures, alignment with OEM reporting requirements
Engage directly with suppliers to resolve data gaps, inconsistencies, and non-compliance.
Standardize supplier data templates and submission formats.
Ensure data readiness for audit, risk analysis, and customer reporting.
Identify and flag: chokepoints (concentration risks across multiple programs), single-source suppliers, geographic and geopolitical exposure risks
Provide structured outputs to Risk Management teams for mitigation planning.
Collaborate with Procurement and Supply Chain teams to support: dual sourcing strategies, supply continuity planning, program risk assessments
Support crisis response activities with rapid supply chain visibility and impact analysis.
Interface directly with OEM customers (e.g., Ford, GM, Stellantis) to: respond to supply chain transparency requests, provide Tier N mapping submissions and updates, support program-specific reporting requirements
Manage and submit required documentation through OEM portals and reporting systems.
Ensure data consistency between internal systems and customer-facing submissions.
Support customer audits and validation requests.
Define and track key progress metrics, including: % of supply chain mapped to Tier N, supplier onboarding completion rates, data accuracy and validation scores, platform adoption and engagement levels
Develop and maintain executive dashboards (Power BI preferred) for Global Procurement Management.
Provide monthly updates on: mapping progress by program and region, identified risks and mitigation status, supplier participation and compliance
Present insights and recommendations to senior leadership.
Establish governance frameworks for: data ownership, update cadence, quality control and validation.
Develop and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) for Tier N mapping and supplier onboarding.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on: data automation, process efficiency, enhanced risk visibility.
All other duties as assigned.