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The Procurement Manager is a strategic leadership role responsible for defining and executing category and sourcing strategy in support of key customer programs and enterprise supply chain objectives. This position provides end to end accountability for assigned commodities and customer programs, ensuring alignment between long term commodity strategies and near term program execution. The role leads a Commodity Manager and a team of Buyers, setting direction, governance, and performance expectations while serving as a key business partner to Program Management, Engineering, Finance, and Executive Leadership.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 decisions Customer 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 issues Organizational & 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 teamBuild a high‑performance, accountability‑driven procurement organization Financial & Value LeadershipOwn 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 levelEnsure sourcing decisions support margin targets and financial commitments Governance, Risk & Executive CommunicationEnsure 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 planning Required QualificationsBachelor’s degree in supply chain, Business, Engineering, or related field7–9+ 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 capabilitiesFluent in EnglishAbility to Travel to suppliers and internal plants up to 25% of the time Preferred 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.