Senior Purchasing Project Manager

Overview

The Senior Purchasing Project Manager will directly enable JTEKT’s ability to execute our aggressive growth plans by owning and driving adherence to project timelines to meet internal and external milestones all while balancing quality, cost and delivery. This role can be accomplished working at our Greenville, SC or Plymouth, MI facility.

• Drive on time sourcing of JTEKT parts in support of internal and external milestones
• Drive competitive sourcing at internal cost targets and drive roadmap actions
• Participate in program kick off meetings, design reviews, and cross functional sourcing councils to align sourcing deliverables and timelines
• Lead special requests (localization studies, mitigation plans, VAVE projects, cost improvement ideas, etc) as needed from a Purchasing perspective
• Build strong cross functional relationships within JTEKT with Finance, Cost Planning, Sales, Engineering, and Manufacturing
• Management of Bills of Materials on sourced components and ensuring accurate data and cost targets are being achieved

• Bachelors degree in Supply Chain, Finance, Business, Accounting, or Engineering
• Experience in one or a multitude of functions such as sales, purchasing, engineering program management, manufacturing a plus
• Quantitative, analytical, data-driven decision maker, detail oriented and highly organized
• Desire to create, own, and manage critical projects
• Clear, concise communicator with the ability to be direct while building and maintaining productive relationships
• Ability to multitask, prioritize efforts, and effectively communicate progress and strategic roadmaps
• Advanced Excel and data analytics
• 20% occasional travel to JTEKT facilities in Greenville, SC, Plymouth, MI, Mexico and potentially other facilities will be required

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

At JTEKT North America, you’ll be part of a global leader in advanced automotive systems, bearings, and manufacturing technologies. Our teams are driven by innovation, quality, and continuous improvement, working in a collaborative environment where ideas are valued and people are empowered to grow. We offer competitive compensation and benefits, opportunities to develop new skills, and the chance to make a real impact in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

If you’re looking for a career where technical excellence, teamwork, and professional development come together, JTEKT North America is a place to build your future.