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together, we will redefine the ways people experience life onboard vehicles.job descriptionspecific requirements:this role will manage procurement of production equipment and assembly tooling supporting the yf interiors business unit and operations for us, canada, and mx.the selected individual should have completed a minimum of a 4-year bachelor's degree in manufacturing, supply chain, engineering (or similar) and understand basic knowledge of manufacturing processes, equipment, and plastic injection molding.this is a role within technical procurement, so someone with a solid technical aptitude or at minimum a strong technical interest.typically such a role is filled by sr.
engineers, buyers, etc.
with 5-15 years (minimum) experience.since the role will be in mx, the candidate must be fluent in both spanish as well as english, both speaking and writing.yf has many plant locations in mx.
it is important the candidate lives near a yf plant or tech center in order to meet the current 5 days per week mx-based expectations.key responsibilities:support interiors and yfai operations with procurement of capital equipment and assembly tooling for new programs and replacement, rebuild, and upgrade of existing production equipment.as required, support cost estimates of equipment and assembly tooling for new business bids, working with program teams and operations personnel.identify and select key suppliers for assembly equipment and tooling.
key focus will be considering supplier technical and program management capability, competitive pricing, and supplier financial health.work with engineers from operations and program teams to select the optimal production processes for new business.prepare and submit requests for quote(s) (rfq), negotiate, source new equipment and assembly tooling.support ongoing operations by selecting and sourcing suppliers for equipment refurbishment, rebuild, and upgrades.comply with yfai purchasing policies and procedures, as well as legal & ethical obligations.perform supplier development activities and new supplier assessments.as required, engage and support specific global commodities within eu and china.yanfeng is a leading global automotive supplier, focusing on interior, exterior, seating, cockpit electronics, and passive safety, and is exploring new business actively.
yanfeng has more than 240 locations and approximately 67,000 employees worldwide.
the technical team of 4,200 experts is in ten r&d centers and other regional offices, with complete capabilities including engineering and software development, styling, and test validation.
focusing on smart cabin and lightweight technology, yanfeng supports automakers to explore future mobility and provide leading cabin solutions.share this jobour culture – shared values of our global team#j-18808-ljbffr