Procurement Engineer - II

Job Summary

Who We Are 

North American Lighting Inc., member of the Koito Group of Companies, is the largest tier one automotive exterior lighting manufacturer in North America. As the market share leader in exterior automotive lighting, NAL provides advanced lighting technology, engineering design expertise, and state-of-the-art production capabilities to auto makers based in North America and around the world.  

Our Opportunity 

North American Lighting (NAL) is looking for a Procuement Engineer - II to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for the development and implementation of supplier cost improvement ideals and initiatives.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

1. Evaluates wire harness design prints, BOMs, and engineering specifications for accuracyand cost reduction options.
2. Leads commodity design review meetings with suppliers to incorporate supplierdesign feedback into final designs.
3. Supports Purchasing Buyers with evaluation of quote accuracy to designdocuments.
4. Conducts audits to outline opportunities for suppliers in areas of improvements.
5. Lead supply chain cost projects with the coordination of suppliers, manufacturing plants and engineering.
6. Supports suppliers in the development of quality systems and NAL supplier expectations.
7. Educates suppliers in NAL processes to achieve optimal relationships with manufacturing and engineering.
8. Supports cross-functional teams in development of supplier quality related policies per ISO/TS 16949
9. Monitor and communicate supplier cost performance to NAL suppliers.
10. Maintains relationships to resolve supplier data integrity issues.
11. Supports the publishing and communication progress with purchasing cost goals to facilitate improvement.
12. Works as a liaison between suppliers and NAL to streamline relationships.
13. Performs other duties as assigned.

The salary range for this position is $76,500 - $100,700 per year. Final compensation will be determined by location, skills, experience, qualifications, and the career level at which the position is filled. 

Requirements

At North American Lighting

All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, genetic information, and veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.