Procurement Engineer - II

North American Lighting•Paris, IL

2d•$76,500 - $100,700

About The Position

North American Lighting (NAL), a member of the Koito Group of Companies and a major North American automotive exterior lighting manufacturer, is seeking a Procurement Engineer II. The role is responsible for developing and implementing supplier cost-improvement ideas and initiatives. The position evaluates wire harness designs and related documentation, supports purchasing and suppliers, and coordinates supply-chain cost projects across suppliers, manufacturing plants, and engineering. It also helps suppliers meet NAL quality systems and expectations, supports supplier-related policies, monitors cost performance, and serves as a liaison between NAL and its suppliers. The position is located in Paris CHQ. The stated annual salary range is $76,500–$100,700; final compensation depends on location, skills, experience, qualifications, and career level. Travel of up to 50% is required.

Requirements

Meet one of the following education and experience combinations: a bachelor's degree in engineering or a related discipline plus 2–4 years of injection molding experience; an associate degree in engineering or a related discipline plus 4–6 years of injection molding experience; or a journeyman qualification/certification in injection molding plus 6–8 years of injection molding experience.
Proficiency with standard business software, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, and Access.
Critical-thinking and problem-solving skills.
Mathematical and analytical skills, with attention to detail.
Ability to travel up to 50% of the time.
Written and verbal communication skills.
Interpersonal skills and the ability to interact confidently with people at all levels of authority.

Responsibilities

Evaluate wire harness design prints, bills of materials, and engineering specifications for accuracy and cost-reduction opportunities.
Lead commodity design-review meetings with suppliers and incorporate supplier design feedback into final designs.
Support Purchasing Buyers in evaluating quote accuracy against design documents.
Conduct audits to identify supplier improvement opportunities.
Lead supply-chain cost projects in coordination with suppliers, manufacturing plants, and engineering.
Support suppliers in developing quality systems and meeting NAL supplier expectations.
Educate suppliers about NAL processes to support effective relationships with manufacturing and engineering.
Support cross-functional teams in developing supplier-quality-related policies in accordance with ISO/TS 16949.
Monitor and communicate supplier cost performance to NAL suppliers.
Maintain relationships to resolve supplier data-integrity issues.
Support publication and communication of progress toward purchasing cost goals.
Serve as a liaison between suppliers and NAL to streamline relationships.
Perform other duties as assigned.