Aptiv's advanced safety and user experience business unit is dedicated to creating innovative solutions that enhance the safety and convenience of vehicle systems.

Our engineers design, develop, and validate advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) to enhance vehicle safety. Studies show just a half a second more warning can mitigate or prevent 60 percent of accidents. Advanced technologies that have the power to prevent accidents and save lives.

Your Role

The Product Line Purchasing Manager is located at our Troy, MI HQ. This position will mainly support our growth through "Mega Quotes" considering the entire APTIV Product-Portfolio. Support our NA Manufacturing footprint through Supplier selection/management and influence SCM Strategy Development to meet the needs of the all product lines involved while adhering to all corporate, divisional, and SCM policies and procedure.

* Business Case Requirements of the product line cross APTIV

- Assure on-going operational excellence of purchased material within product line for the life of the program (quality & delivery)

- Assure execution of supplier assessment and drive supplier development activities in support of the product line needs and global category strategies and direction

* Attain Volume Business Case Requirements of the product line cross APTIV

- Support the product line Growth Strategy

- Ensure program profitability by supporting customer quoting process and acting as material champion in support of winning new business (cost modeling, cost profit planning and benchmarking)

- Execute GSM Product Development Process program management to meet flawless launch objectives (Quality, Operating Income & Revenue)

- Manage sourcing and contract execution for product line buyers

* Attain Cost Business Case Requirements of the product line

- Meet price to price commitments, material % of sales, dept. operating budget

- Meet operational efficiency improvement objective; support supplier negotiations

* Drive GSM Strategy Development to meet the needs of the product line

- Participate in category planning and execution representing PBU/PL needs

- Provide feedback to Category Manager to adjust/update Category Strategies to align with dynamic business and financial metrics (including localization & minority spend requirement)

- Participate in strategy approvals (2.1 and 2.4) and drive resolution of issues related to strategy

* Support Manufacturing footprint through Supplier Rotation. Supplier Optimization, and

Localization

* Enforce all corporate, divisional, and GSM policies and procedures

- Attain lowest upfront cost/ideal value stream performance targets by engaging Engineering, Manufacturing and suppliers

- Drive development of strategic suppliers by product line with PBU in collaboration with cross functional team.

Responsibilities

* Lead a team of Program Line Purchasing Leaders, act as escalation point for PLPL's, assign

targets In line with business needs and ensure targets are being met.

• Report out and lead presentations to top leadership.
• Drive accountability and ownership of PLPLs.

* Lead Supplier selection including the RFQ process, supplier evaluation and communication

as well as key

participation in sourcing decisions.

* Manage global procurement activities for the Global Product Line across all customer

projects worldwide.

* Responsible for the change management process for Procurement as well as project

planning.

* Represent the SCM team when working across the functions (Sales, Engineering etc.) and

lead technical

supplier discussions.

* Act as the central interface between the Global Product Line and central SCM team

(material field related purchasing, quality functions).

* Lead and represent SCM in global reviews with the Senior Management Team

* Deliver committed material performance for projects globally. Drive Categories to deliver

on P2P and Engineering to deliver on Design Cost Saving Initiatives

* Support the business in research and use of new technology suppliers.

* Manage global SCM financial Risk& Opportunity Tracker.

Your Background

Key ingredients for succeeding in this role are your:

Results Driven: Proven ability to get results in challenging environment

* Ability to Influence: Ability to communicate clearly with an understanding of the audience and to present ideas and gain commitments that are crucial to the success of the business.

* Creative Thinker: Demonstrated ability to think innovatively, creatively to resolve problems.

* Strategic Approach: Strategic thinking with the ability and experience to develop,

implement and document strategies and execution plans for long term initiatives

* Written/verbal communication skills; ability to communicate at senior leadership levels

* Teamwork: Aware & understands international & virtual teamwork; demonstrated ability to

develop and foster strong cross-functional relationships

* Knowledge of the Semiconductor market, key suppliers, products and trends.

* Experience and Knowledge: Management experience (8y+) in Purchasing or Engineering,

* Valid U.S. Passport with ability to travel domestically, as well as, internationally

* Education: degree (Bachelor or higher) in industrial, electrical/mechanical engineering

Additional Background Preferences:

* Lean Expertise

* Additional languages (Spanish, Chinese)

* Experience in Safety Electronics

Why join us?

• You can grow at Aptiv. Aptiv provides an inclusive work environment where all individuals can grow and develop, regardless of gender, ethnicity or beliefs.
• You can have an impact. Safety is a core Aptiv value; we want a safer world for us and our children, one with: Zero fatalities, Zero injuries, Zero accidents.
• You have support. We ensure you have resources and support needed to take care of your family, physical and mental health with a competitive health insurance package.

Your Benefits at Aptiv:

• Private health care effective day 1 of employment
• Life and accident insurance
• Hybrid and flexible working hours
• Paid Time Off (Holidays, Vacation, Designated time off, Parental leave)
• Relocation assistance may be available
• Learning and development opportunities
• Discount programs with various manufacturers and retailers
• Recognition for innovation and excellence
• Opportunities to give back to the community
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Adoption Assistance
• Fertility Coverage

Apply today, and together let's change tomorrow!

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