Product Line Purchasing Manager

Aptiv•Troy, MI

7h•Onsite

About The Position

Aptiv's advanced safety and user experience business unit is dedicated to creating innovative solutions that enhance the safety and convenience of vehicle systems. Our engineers design, develop, and validate advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) to enhance vehicle safety.  Studies show just a half a second more warning can mitigate or prevent 60 percent of accidents.  Advanced technologies that have the power to prevent accidents and save lives. Your Role The Product Line Purchasing Manager is located at our Troy, MI HQ. This position will mainly support our growth through “Mega Quotes” considering the entire APTIV Product-Portfolio. Support our NA Manufacturing footprint through Supplier selection/management and influence SCM Strategy Development to meet the needs of the all product lines involved while adhering to all corporate, divisional, and SCM policies and procedure. Business Case Requirements of the product line cross APTIV Assure on-going operational excellence of purchased material within product line for the life of the program (quality & delivery) Assure execution of supplier assessment and drive supplier development activities in support of the product line needs and global category strategies and direction Attain Volume Business Case Requirements of the product line cross APTIV Support the product line Growth Strategy Ensure program profitability by supporting customer quoting process and acting as material champion in support of winning new business (cost modeling, cost profit planning and benchmarking) Execute GSM Product Development Process program management to meet flawless launch objectives (Quality, Operating Income & Revenue) Manage sourcing and contract execution for product line buyers Attain Cost Business Case Requirements of the product line Meet price to price commitments, material % of sales, dept. operating budget Meet operational efficiency improvement objectives; support supplier negotiations Drive GSM Strategy Development to meet the needs of the product line Participate in category planning and execution representing PBU/PL needs Provide feedback to Category Manager to adjust/update Category Strategies to align with dynamic business and financial metrics (including localization & minority spend requirement) Participate in strategy approvals (2.1 and 2.4) and drive resolution of issues related to strategy Support Manufacturing footprint through Supplier Rotation. Supplier Optimization, and Localization Enforce all corporate, divisional, and GSM policies and procedures Attain lowest upfront cost/ideal value stream performance targets by engaging Engineering, Manufacturing and suppliers Drive development of strategic suppliers by product line with PBU in collaboration with cross functional team.

Requirements

Results Driven: Proven ability to get results in challenging environment
Ability to Influence: Ability to communicate clearly with an understanding of the audience and to present ideas and gain commitments that are crucial to the success of the business.
Creative Thinker: Demonstrated ability to think innovatively, creatively to resolve problems.
Strategic Approach: Strategic thinking with the ability and experience to develop, implement and document strategies and execution plans for long term initiatives
Written/verbal communication skills; ability to communicate at senior leadership levels
Teamwork: Aware & understands international & virtual teamwork; demonstrated ability to develop and foster strong cross-functional relationships
Knowledge of the Semiconductor market, key suppliers, products and trends
Management experience (8y+) in Purchasing or Engineering, specifically within the automotive industry
Valid U.S. Passport with ability to travel domestically, as well as, internationally
degree (Bachelor or higher) in industrial, electrical/mechanical engineering
Local resident of Metro Detroit area with ability to work on campus

Nice To Haves

Lean Expertise
Additional languages (Spanish, Chinese)
Experience in Safety Electronics

Responsibilities

Lead a team of Program Line Purchasing Leaders, act as escalation point for PLPL’s, assign targets In line with business needs and ensure targets are being met.
Report out and lead presentations to top leadership.
Drive accountability and ownership of PLPLs.
Lead Supplier selection including the RFQ process, supplier evaluation and communication as well as key participation in sourcing decisions.
Manage global procurement activities for the Global Product Line across all customer projects worldwide.
Responsible for the change management process for Procurement as well as project planning.
Represent the SCM team when working across the functions (Sales, Engineering etc.) and lead technical supplier discussions.
Act as the central interface between the Global Product Line and central SCM team (material field related purchasing, quality functions).
Lead and represent SCM in global reviews with the Senior Management Team
Deliver committed material performance for projects globally.
Drive Categories to deliver on P2P and Engineering to deliver on Design Cost Saving Initiatives
Support the business in research and use of new technology suppliers.
Manage global SCM financial Risk& Opportunity Tracker.