Essential Functions of Job:
(List duties most critical to position)

• Guarantee compliance with BOS, PLUS, POS, SOX procedure for all Team / Group Members
Indirect Purchasing:
• Participate in developing and implementing Commodity Strategies - Indirect Goods &Services, Tooling, Machinery and Equipment (TME) and Logistics.
• Support appropriate purchase-to-pay (PTP) processes
• Support to implement strategies and actions to reduce and consolidate suppliers, in line with agreed targets
• Support implementation of Global Commodity strategies
• Support proactive cooperation with other regions in order to leverage volumes and common supplier sourcing
• Implement strategies and actions to achieve FY (Fiscal Year) cost reduction goals,including PO-to-PO (Purchasing Order) reductions and rebates
• Support accurate and timely reporting of key measurables
• Improve working capital through optimum payment terms
• Implementation and continuous improvement of standardization activities
• Support operations in continuousimprovement opportunities and projects
• Customer Service to our operations facilities for allIndirect purchasing needs

Additional Responsibilities:

Oversee all Program Purchasing activities and execute decisions in line with customer demands and commodity strategies.
• Manage the Suppliers within the assigned programs throughout program life (Request for Quotes RFQ, change management, contract negotiations, payment queries, dispute resolutions etc.)
• Perform cost analysis on goods purchased through competitive bidding, and/or cost breakdown analysis.
• Purchase goods, materials, and services that meet or exceed the cost, quality, and delivery targets.
• Utilize strategic sourcing practices to select best value suppliers and execute sourcing as specified by internal processes.
• Prepare purchase orders in line with final negotiationswith selected suppliers and in line with program targets and requirements.
• Communicate and work to mitigate any supply problems which may impact our business operations.
• Guarantee compliance with internal systems such as YF IOS, PMP, etc. to meet audit requirements.
• Support of make or buy decisions.
• Support materials best practices activities (incl. VA/VE and Kaizen).
• Actively seel and implement opportunities for cost reductions, quality improvements, and speed ofdelivery with suppliers for the overall benefit of the company and our customers.
• Lead discussions with suppliers on changes to product, processes or cost that will affect the agreement or relationship.

Essential Common Requirements for all Employees:

InternationalOperating System (IOS): Understand, apply and meet all function-related IOS requirements.
• Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS): Understand, apply and meet all function-related EHS requirements.
• Product Safety: Understand, apply and meet all function-related Product Safety requirements.
• Compliance: Understand, apply and meet all function-related Compliance requirements
• Information Security: Understand, apply and meet all function-related IT / Information Security and confidentiality of YFAI information requirements.
• Must comply with all company policies and procedures.
• Employee must have the ability to work additional hours and / or overtime as needed or assigned to complete job duties on time.
• Ability to multitask, interact politely and professionally with customers, suppliers and vendors, and work cooperatively with employees at all levels.
• Ability to maintain predictable and regular attendance, arrive to designated location on time,or be at assigned location ready to work for assignment (plant, corporate office, or remote).

Required Education Level:

Bachelor's Level Degree
Area of Study: Supply chain management or similar.
*Equivalent work experience may also be considered for certain positions.

Required Qualifications (Experience Level, Skills, Knowledge)

Bachelor's Level Degree
Area of Study: Supply chain management or similar.
*Equivalent work experience may also be considered for certain positions.

Required Qualifications (Experience Level, Skills, Knowledge)

5-7 Minimum Years of Experience within the industry, automotive or commodity real Knowledge of purchasing systems and procedures.
• Practice good communication, negotiation, interpersonal, and influencing skills.
• Planning, negotiations, and contract management experience.
• Practice technical knowledge of Purchasing and ERP systems.
• Able to manage time effectively and prioritize tasks.
• Able to work well under pressure and handle emergency and stressful situations well.
• Manage and maintain required documentation.
• Practice goof project management skills

Preferred Qualifications (Experience Level, Skills, Knowledge)

Computer proficient (Word, Excel, typing)
• Office Equipment proficient (Fax, Scanner, Copiers, Printers, etc.)
• High communications skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to comprehend and retain technical knowledge
• High level of concentration skills, multitasking abelites, and quality assurance

Language Required and Preferred

Required: English (Fluency with Reading, Writing, Speaking)