Director of Procurement

Director of Procurement
Director of Procurement (North America)
Location El Paso, Texas, USA
Industry Automotive (Tier 1 Wiring Harness Supplier)

Reports To Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Direct Reports
Team of Commodity Buyers and Indirect Material Purchase Specialists and
logistics lead.

Summary
The Director of Procurement (North America) will be responsible for defining and
executing the strategic sourcing vision for all direct and indirect materials within the North
American operations. This leadership role is critical to maintaining a competitive
advantage for the company, which operates as a Tier 1 supplier of automotive electrical
systems and wiring harnesses to major OEMs.

The successful candidate will lead a professional procurement team, drive Total Cost of
Ownership (TCO) reductions, ensure supply chain continuity and resilience, and manage
strategic relationships with a global supplier base.

Key Responsibilities
1. Strategic Leadership & Vision
 Develop and implement a cohesive, multi-year procurement strategy for the North
American region, aligning with the company's global objectives and specific OEM
quality/cost requirements.
 Identify and secure long-term, strategic supplier partnerships for key commodities
critical to wiring harness production (e.g., copper, terminals, connectors, insulation,
and protective coverings).
 Drive continuous improvement in procurement processes, focusing on digitization,
eiciency, cost mitigations and best-practice implementation across the supply
chain.

2. Team Management & Development
 Lead, mentor, and develop the purchasing team, including Commodity Buyers and
Indirect Material Specialists.
 Set clear performance metrics (KPIs) for cost savings, supplier quality, inventory
management, and on-time delivery.
 Foster a culture of strategic sourcing, financial stewardship, and strong business
ethics within the department.

3. Cost Management & Negotiation
 Oversee all major commercial negotiations, including long-term agreements (LTAs),
price indexing, and annual cost-down targets with Tier 2 and Tier 3 suppliers.
 Implement advanced cost analysis techniques (should-cost modeling, value stream
mapping) to challenge existing supplier pricing and drive structural cost reductions.
 Manage currency, commodity price, and geopolitical risk associated with the supply
chain.

4. Supplier Relationship & Risk Management
 Establish and maintain a robust Supplier Relationship Management program,
focusing on performance, innovation, and joint process improvement.
 Identify, assess, and mitigate supply chain risks (single-source dependency,
capacity constraints, quality issues, logistics) to ensure zero disruptions to OEM
production schedules.

5. Indirect & Services Procurement
 Oversee the eicient procurement of all indirect materials, MRO (Maintenance,
Repair, and Operations), CAPEX (capital expenditures), and logistics and other
professional services required for the facilities and NA operations.
Required Qualifications
 Experience: Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in
Procurement/Sourcing, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role managing a
team.
 Industry: Must have extensive, dedicated experience within the Automotive Tier 1
supply base, exposed to IATF quality standards, preferably with exposure to
electrical components, wiring harnesses, or complex electronic assemblies.

 Skills:
o Deep understanding of the North American automotive supply chain and
OEM procurement processes.
o Proven expertise in cost analysis, TCO methodologies, and strategic contract
negotiation.
o Excellent analytical, financial modeling, and ERP systems awareness
o Outstanding communication, presentation, and cross-functional
collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications
 Engineering Degree
 Master’s Degree (MBA or equivalent).
 Professional certification (e.g., CPM, CPSM, CSCP).
 Experience in a global procurement environment with direct experience sourcing
from low-cost regions.