Assistant Purchasing Program Manager
About the role
The Assistant Purchasing Program Manager will assist the Purchasing Program Manager in various activities related to assigned OEM programs, focusing on compliance with GPMS. They will also serve as the liaison between the Customer Business Unit, Purchasing, Engineering, and manufacturing locations for purchasing-related events, including sourcing, contract, and supplier readiness.
Responsibilities
- Assists Purchasing Program Managers with key responsibilities including GPMS Purchasing Task Compliance
- Safeguards timely sourcing of purchased parts identified on BoM to support program MRDs & pre-builds
- Generates reports to support project reporting including ASL, Power BI, ERP & Price Reports
- Identifies cost savings opportunities in alignment with Category Purchasing, PM & Engineering to achieve Program targets aligned with BU
- Verifies supplier component capacity in support of Purchasing Program Managers
- Creates ERQ’s for new programs (connector configs & sub-assemblies)
- Oversees AP Project Overview leads which includes reporting, updating, and ensuring accurate data is maintained
- Aids AP Management with department reports and KPI’s
- Supports overall compliance of all roles & responsibilities aligned with Purchasing & Advanced Purchasing standards and procedures
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field
- Purchasing and/or Program Management related experience
- Knowledge of Program Management tools, pricing, and systems
- Ability to work in complex project organizations and understand Purchasing and Program goals and tasks in both global and local perspectives
- Understanding of the automotive market (2nd tier suppliers, OEMs, etc.)
Qualifications
- Experience in a similar role preferred
- Strong communication and organizational skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
Skills
- Project management
- Supplier management
- Cost analysis
- Collaboration
Benefits
Yazaki North America offers a safe collaborative learning work environment that stimulates creativity and exploration. The company provides diverse teams of experts, resources from around the globe, supportive leadership and team members, opportunities for professional growth, competitive compensation and benefits package including incentive compensation, 401K match, tuition assistance, and a generous holiday schedule. Additionally, this position offers a hybrid work schedule.
Pay
Details about pay are not specified in the job posting.
Schedule
The position is described as hybrid, meaning employees have flexibility in their work schedule.
Benefits
Details about benefits are not specified in the job posting.