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Location:

Southfield, MI, US

Manager, Non Production Purchasing, IT

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Lear Corporation is the leading Tier 1 automotive supplier serving all of the world's major automotive manufacturers with our world-class automotive seating and automotive electrical products. Our products are developed and produced by a diverse, talented team of more than 165,000 people. With operations in 39 countries, Lear operates in every major automotive manufacturing region in the world. For our globally positioned and successful teams, we are looking for dedicated talents with zest for action and enthusiasm. If you love challenges, want to experience development opportunities unrestrained, and want recognition that pays off, then you've come to the right place with Lear.

As a member of the Non Production Purchasing team, the Manager, Non Production Purchasing, IT will be responsible for the support and deployment of global sourcing and negotiation strategies ensuring cross functional collaboration and alignment with key stakeholders to achieve optimal solutions and global standardization in the procurement of software, hardware, services and consumables required for global IT activities.

THE ROLE:

* Responsible for all areas of focus and the leadership of resources across functions and across the globe associated with the procurement activities in this category.
* Operate as lead negotiator in high level, high value negotitions with major global providers.
* Comprehend complex contracts and identify and present key aspects for clarity and focus.
* Support the transformation of the function into a centralized and strategic sourcing center-of-excellence with strong process controls and highly talented purchasing professionals at every level.
* Support an empowered, engaged, and high performing team of purchasing professionals at every level and developing people through coaching and mentoring to inspire and achieve results.
* Support, develop and execute global and regional strategies aligning with operational business objectives with cross functional collaboration focused on holistic global / region-wide long term cost structure management, vendor consolidation, and cost saving solutions.
* Liaise and work collaboratively with cross functional partners and executive leadership team to assess business needs and execute against strategy, spend, and savings objectives.
* Achieve IT spend related cost savings, cost avoidance, and free cash flow improvement targets for each segment each quarter focusing on strategic year-over-year savings and development of roadmap ideas.
* Lead purchasing efforts for sourcing strategy, supplier consolidation, supplier identification, sourcing execution, contract negotiation, savings idea generation, savings performance, and ongoing performance management.
* Lead cross functional teams to help strategize and manage high spend / high risk commodities / categories.
* Increase spend under management, enforce purchasing processes, and Coupa system compliance for all bidding and sourcing activities with both internal business partners and external suppliers.
* Cultivate professional relationships with global and regional leadership teams.
* Advocate and reinforce Non Production Purchasing value proposition and lead the team like a well-run professional services business.
* Ensure compliance to global and regional procedures, policies, and regulations.
* Support internal and external quality, SOX, FOA, and compliance audits.

YOUR QUALIFICATIONS:

* Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Management, or related field is preferred.
* 5-7 years progressive purchasing and leadership exierience in IT software, hardware, services and consumables, preferably in an automotive manufacturing organization
* Direct experience as lead negotiator in high level, high value negotiations with major global providers
* In-depth knowledge of sourcing and purchasing principles and best practices with strong process and controls knowledge and execution.
* Ability to lead multiple projects simultaneously managing to dynamic needs and tight deadlines.
* Change management skills and self awareness to take varying approaches with a dynamic set of stakeholders.
* Strategic and analytical mindset with the ability to consider non-traditional approaches as the function, our needs, and our business evolves.
* Strong record of achievement in continuous achievement of cost savings targets.
* Demonstrate success in developing and executing region-wide strategies with sustainable cost savings.
* Demonstrate ability to develop and maintain effective professional relationships across functions and in the supply base.
* Entrepreneurial thinking and acting.
* An Always Be Savings approach to the business.
* Ability to work in a highly productive, constantly changing environment.
* Excellent communication and listening skills.
* Proactive and results oriented.
* Proficient in both written and spoken English.
* Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
* Strong negotiation, collaboration, and conflict resolution skills.
* Understanding of standard contract terms and conditions to mitigate commercial and legal risk.

BONUS IF YOU HAVE:

* Experience in corporate services environment with cross functional collaboration a plus (legal, finance, HR, IT, etc.)

Lear Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse workplace.

Applicants must submit their resume for consideration using our applicant tracking system. Due to the high volume of applications received, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. Unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies, or similar, will not be paid a fee and will become the property of Lear Corporation.

Nearest Major Market: Detroit

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