Manager, Procurement & Strategic Partnerships Chassis

Team Leadership & Integrity: Build scale and mentor a high-performing procurement team while maintaining compliance with company policies and the highest standard of professional ethics.

Sourcing Strategy: Lead the end-to-end RFI/RFQ/RFP processes and develop long-term global sourcing strategies for chassis components to minimize cost and optimize terms.

Commercial Negotiations: Lead complex negotiations for master supply agreements production statements of work and secure best-in-class pricing.

Cross-Functional Alignment: Partner with Engineering and Finance to build 35 year technology and costing roadmaps ensuring technical requirements meet Design for Manufacturing (DfM) and vehicle margin targets.

Supplier & Risk Management: Map the supply chain evaluate supplier performance and leverage data analysis to mitigate supply chain risks ensure business continuity and maintain automotive PPAP standards.

Industry Experience: 10 years of purchasing procurement or commodity management experience within the automotive chassis vehicle dynamics or heavy industrial manufacturing industry preferred comparable electro mechanical experience will also be considered.

People Leadership: Minimum 3 years of dedicated experience directly managing mentoring and leading a team of purchasing professionals.

Technical Acumen: Working knowledge of chassis product development vehicle dynamics and advanced manufacturing processes (e.g. forging casting machining and mechanical/electromechanical assembly) preferred.

Data & Analytics: Strong capabilities in organizing complex data bid leveling and financial forecasting with high proficiency in Microsoft Excel/Google Sheets.

Communication & Influence: Exceptional verbal written and presentation skills to build alignment and influence internal and cross functional stakeholders.