Manager -Purchasing, New Technologies, Autonomous & Sensors

Position – Manager -Purchasing, New Technologies, Autonomous & Sensors NA

Location – Greensboro, NC

Company Description

MUST be authorized to work in the United States for any employer.

MUST be available to start working within 3 weeks of offer acceptance date. SEGULA TECHNOLOGIES is assisting a major automotive OEM in hiring a Manager -Purchasing, New Technologies, Autonomous & Sensors NA to join our growing team in Greensboro, NC.

This is a DIRECT hire opportunity, NOT a Contractual role.

Our client offers a competitive salary and benefits plan including comprehensive relocation package, and great opportunities for career growth!

Job Description:

As Manager of New Technologies, Autonomous & Sensors Purchasing North America,

you are responsible for strategic and operational activities within your area of scope pertaining to your region by implementing global methods. You are responsible to drive/manage day-to-day business and performance of your team of Project and Commodity Buyers from QDCF-TSR standpoint. Your scope will include, but will not be limited to, managing supplier relationships, cross-functional collaboration, and contributing to supplier negotiation and global segment strategies. You will need to be agile, think globally, act locally, and appreciate cross-functional work and global setups!

Your target? To build a strong, cohesive team of purchasing specialists, to drive business excellence, and execute the needed change in an industry full of exciting challenges!

You will be based out of Greensboro, NC and report to the Director of Electromobility, Autonomous and Electronics Purchasing North America.

Main areas of responsibility:

• Hold responsibility for the New Technology, Autonomous, and Sensors segment including components such as advanced engineering and innovation (CampX) projects, hydrogen storage solutions, ADAS, sensors, and switches

• Represent Purchasing in the Innovation Management Team forum

• Manage purchasing QDCF-TSR deliverables in order to support the regional and global business objectives by aligning actions with both your regional Engineering peer and global Purchasing Strategic Line

• Own the Profit & Loss (P&L) for the assigned segments including leading supplier negotiations and discovering cost savings opportunities

• Ensure that assigned segments’ project sourcing and commodity plans are developed and delivered in a timely manner

• Provide input and execute the segment strategies and manage supplier selection/relationship/partnership and negotiations

• Hold responsibility for budget and operating expenses

• Be an active contributor to the team’s development

• Work in accordance with the company processes, the Code of Conduct, and the company Values

• Ensure collaboration with the other managers within the respective segment(s)

• Manage cross-functional interactions with Engineering in development of technical roadmaps, appoint supplier hosts within your area.

• Give input to department purchasing business plan, entertain continuous improvement and sustainability.

Experience Level (minimum years needed/max years considered):

• 8+ years of strategic purchasing experience within the Electronics, ADAS, Sensors or Hydrogen segments

• Automotive, Powersports OEM, or Tier 1 Supplier industry preferred

• People leadership experience, either as a direct manager or as a leader of a cross-functional team

• Able to successfully navigate and influence in a global matrix organization

• Ability to handle ambiguity while providing structure and guidance to your team

• Expert verbal and written communication skills

• Ability to analyze difficult situations and act quickly and directly

• Works well with cross-functional stakeholders on risks and opportunities, keeping alternative solutions in mind.

• Able to manage diversity and offer opportunities for personal/professional development. •Ability to grow/lead a diverse team and off er opportunities for personal/professional development, with common objectives and strong morale/team spirit.

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