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Global. Collaborative. Innovative. Together, we will transform the automotive interiors industry. Together, we will redefine the ways people experience life onboard vehicles.Job Description ResponsibilitiesCommodity & Sourcing Strategy LeadershipOwn and define long‑term commodity strategies aligned to business growth, cost competitiveness, capacity planning, and risk mitigationProvide strategic direction to the Commodity Manager to ensure consistent category execution across programs and regionsEstablish preferred supplier strategies, sourcing footprints, and commercial models for assigned commoditiesMonitor market dynamics, raw material trends, and supplier landscapes to proactively inform sourcing decisionsCustomer Program Procurement OversightProvide executive‑level procurement oversight for assigned customer programs across the product lifecycleEnsure sourcing decisions meet customer commercial, timing, and quality requirements while aligning with enterprise strategyPartner with Program Leadership to identify cost, supply, and launch risks early and drive mitigation strategiesAct as the escalation and decision authority for procurement‑related program issuesOrganizational & People LeadershipLead, develop, and mentor a Commodity Manager and team of BuyersSet clear objectives, KPIs, and development plans aligned to strategic prioritiesDrive consistent application of sourcing governance, processes, and best practices across the teamOwn total cost management and value creation for assigned commodities and customer programsDrive multi‑year cost improvement roadmaps and productivity initiativesGuide advanced negotiations, cost modeling, and should‑cost analysis at the strategic levelEnsuresourcing decisions support margin targets and financial commitmentsEnsure compliance with procurement policies, approval thresholds, and audit requirementsServe as a key procurement representative in executive reviews, customer discussions, and leadership forumsProvide clear, data‑driven communication on strategy, risk exposure, and performance metricsLead supplier risk assessments and long‑term continuity planningRequired QualificationsBachelor’s degree in supply chain, Business, Engineering, or related field5–9+ years of progressive procurement or supply chain experienceProven experience leading strategic commodity management and customer program sourcingDemonstrated people leadership experience managing managers and professional teamsStrong executive communication, negotiation, and decision‑making capabilitiesAbility to Travel to suppliers and internal plants up to 25% of the timePreferred QualificationsAutomotive or complex manufacturing environment experienceGlobal sourcing and multi‑region supplier management exposureExperience operating in matrixed or global organizationsAdvanced cost modeling and financial acumenQuality Systems: Understand, apply and meet all function related YF 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).#J-18808-Ljbffr