Director - Exterior Purchasing

The Purchasing Director – Exterior Plastics has the responsibility for leading the development and execution of long term, comprehensive and cross-functional commodity strategies that will yield measurable improvements in the areas of technology, innovation, vehicle performance, delivery, and cost performance. The Director must be able to successfully manage and execute both strategic and tactical level decisions and initiatives including cost management, sourcing/resourcing, commercial resolutions and leading a team.

• Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited university in Business, Finance, or Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or related discipline
• 10+ years of experience in Business and/or Engineering
• Excellent negotiation skills, strong analytical skills, and experience in working in cross-functional teams
• Proven experience managing and negotiating contracts and have a strong understanding of contract
  law
• Effective listener and be able to build relationships in cross functional groups
• Ability to coach and manage both the buyers and the supply base and drive timely resolution of open
  issues
• Willing to travel internationally as needed

• Master's degree
• Global commodity experience
• Proven ability to manage people and lead teams
• Track record of cultivating internal and external relationships and earning trust
• Ability to resolve conflict situations
• Demonstrated analytical problem solving skills
• Proven success at building and leading teams that have performed beyond the expectations of all
  stakeholders
• Demonstrated the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced and quickly
  changing environment
• Excellent planning and time management skills
• Proven leader with the ability to inspire others and build strong relationships
• Proficient at Excel, Word, and Power Point