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Today, we're looking for energetic people with the potential to perform and the ability to strengthen - and thrive in - the positive work environment we pride ourselves on.\nLocation: Canton, MI, USA\nWhat we are looking for:\nYazaki is looking for aManager, Category Purchasing to join our Purchasing team in Canton, MI. This person is responsible for all day-to-day activities for commodity purchasing. They will manage all contracts for products related to Yazaki North America, review and revise contracts, manage commodity strategies, manage supplier relationships, performance, and support the end users. The ideal candidate will enjoy working in a collaborative and action-driven environment making lasting impacts on the organization. This position is hybrid.\nWhat you will be doing:\nDepartmental Leadership & Management\nLead and monitor performance of direct reports, providing coaching, feedback, and guidance to ensure team effectiveness and development. \nProvide input to the departmental Operating Expense budget and oversee budget execution, ensuring alignment with organizational financial goals. \nConduct annual performance evaluations for direct reports and provide recommendations for compensation adjustments. \nCascade organizational and leadership objectives into actionable annual goals for the department. \nTrack and report monthly progress against departmental objectives and key performance indicators (KPIs), taking proactive action to meet targets. \nImplement career development and training plans to enhance employee growth, skill development, and succession readiness.\nCategory Management\nEnsure OEM Minority-Based Enterprise (MBE) targets are integrated into sourcing strategies and met consistently. \nMaintain and update Category Strategies on a quarterly basis, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and market trends. \nEnforce Category Strategies across the team, providing guidance and oversight to direct reports. \nServe as Global Category Team Lead representing YNA, collaborating with regional and international teams. \nIdentify potential new sub-categories for sourcing initiatives and develop corresponding sourcing strategies. \nSupport creation of departmental forecasts for annual spend and savings, tracking progress and identifying opportunities for improvement. \nCollaborate with Global Purchasing Teams, including Europe, Brazil, India, Mexico, China, and Japan, to align strategies and share best practices. \nMonitor and manage spend and savings performance for assigned categories and sub-categories, ensuring financial and operational targets are met. \nDevelop and implement sourcing strategies for each category and sub-category to optimize supplier selection, pricing, and contract outcomes. \nOversee supplier relationships, ensuring performance, quality, and strategic alignment with business objectives. \nLead sourcing and contracting activities for new business and support supplier negotiations as required.\nWhat you will bring to the table:\nBachelor’s degree in a related field\n5-10 years leadership experience\nAbility to work in complex project organization and to understand Purchasing and Program goals and tasks in global & local perspective\nUnderstanding of automotive market (2nd tier suppliers, OEMs, etc.)\nWhat we can provide you:\nA safe collaborative learning work environment that stimulates creativity and exploration\nDiverse teams of experts\nResources from around the globe\nSupportive leadership and team members to help you do your best work\nOpportunities for professional growth\nCompetitive compensation and benefits package including incentive compensation, 401K match, tuition assistance and a generous holiday schedule\nA hybrid work schedule\nYazaki North America is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, national origin, disability, handicap, veteran status, or other legally protected status or characteristic. 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