Description
Work Arrangement: This role is categorized as onsite. this means the successful candidate to report to the GM office full time.
The Role:
Direct Purchasing and Local Content Senior Group Manager will lead direct purchasing, VCE & PPM activities and drive the local content strategy to support business growth, supply continuity, cost competitiveness, and localization objectives.
The role is expected to drive a long-term localization strategic plan, build strong supplier partnerships, identify localization opportunities, and work cross-functionally with engineering, manufacturing, finance, and government-related stakeholders to strengthen the local supply base and improve overall business performance.
Key Responsibilities:
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Lead direct purchasing activities for assigned commodities and suppliers, ensuring alignment with business, operational, and financial objectives
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Develop and execute the local content strategy in line with company priorities, localization plans, and market requirements
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Lead and manage VCE and PPM activities in alignment with business objectives and cross-functional priorities
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Identify, evaluate, and develop local supplier opportunities to improve competitiveness, reduce risk, and support long-term sustainability
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Drive sourcing decisions, commercial negotiations, and supplier selection processes to achieve the best value for the business
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Ensure supply continuity and proactively manage supplier capacity, performance, quality, and delivery risks
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Partner with engineering, manufacturing, finance, quality, and program teams to support new launches, changes, and ongoing operations
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Track and deliver cost improvement initiatives, including localization, resourcing, negotiation, and value optimization actions
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Build strong external relationships with suppliers and relevant stakeholders to enable strategic collaboration and business alignment
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Lead, coach, and develop the team while promoting accountability, engagement, and high performance
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Ensure compliance with internal processes, governance requirements, and purchasing policies
Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualification)
Education/Experience :
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Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, supply chain, or a related field (MBA preferred).
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10+ Years of experience in the field.
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Strong experience in purchasing, sourcing, supplier management, and commercial negotiations.
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Proven ability to shape and execute forward-looking sourcing strategies that support business growth, operational resilience, and competitive advantage.
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Solid understanding of local content, localization strategy, and supplier development
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Experience in the automotive or manufacturing industry is strongly preferred
Skills:
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Proven leadership experience with the ability to manage teams and work effectively across functions (Minimum 5 years of experience in a people leader position is preferable).
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Strong business acumen with the ability to balance cost, quality, timing, and risk
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Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
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Ability to work in a dynamic environment and drive results through influence and collaboration
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Proven ability to provide effective management oversight and apply internal control tools and monitoring processes to strengthen compliance, accountability, and risk mitigation.
Renseignements sur la diversité
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