Localization Direct Procurement

Key Responsibilities

Localization Strategy & Execution

• Develop and execute localization strategies aligned with business and commodity objectives.
• Identify opportunities to localize imported components and reduce total landed cost.
• Lead end-to-end localization projects from feasibility assessment through supplier nomination and production implementation.
• Drive In-Region-for-Region sourcing strategies to improve supply chain responsiveness and resilience.
• Build localization roadmaps for current production and new product programs.

Strategic Sourcing

• Manage sourcing activities across Sheet Metal, Plastic Components, Fabrications, Stampings, Weldments, Machined Parts, Castings, and Fasteners.
• Conduct RFQs, cost analysis, negotiations, and supplier selection activities.
• Lead commercial negotiations to achieve annual productivity and cost reduction targets.
• Establish long-term purchasing agreements with key suppliers.
• Monitor commodity market trends and raw material cost movements.

Supplier Development & Qualification

• Identify and develop capable suppliers to meet quality, cost, delivery, and capacity requirements.
• Conduct supplier capability assessments, technical reviews, and risk evaluations.
• Coordinate supplier audits with Supplier Quality teams.
• Support PPAP, APQP, and industrialization activities for new suppliers.
• Drive supplier performance improvement initiatives.
• Develop should-cost models and benchmark market pricing.
• Deliver measurable annual savings through strategic sourcing initiatives.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with Engineering teams during parts development and design reviews.
• Coordinate with Supply Chain and Manufacturing teams to ensure seamless implementation.
• Partner with Commodity Managers to align regional and global sourcing strategies.

Risk Management

• Evaluate risks associated with suppliers, capacity, logistics, geopolitical factors, and raw material exposure.
• Support business continuity planning and crisis management activities..

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Production Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related discipline.

• experience in Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, Commodity Management, or Localization.

• Strong sourcing experience in:

• Sheet Metal & Stamping

• Plastic Molded

• Machined

• Castings/Forgings

• Fasteners

• Experience in Automotive, Commercial Vehicles, Industrial Equipment, Aerospace, or Manufacturing industries.

• Proven track record of delivering cost savings and localization projects.Role & responsibilities

Preferred candidate profile