Procurement Director

1 day ago


Detroit, United States CGP Search Full time

US Procurement Director – Direct Materials Our client is a global propulsion and automotive systems company expanding its footprint in North America. As part of this growth, they are establishing a regional procurement organization and are seeking a US Procurement Director to lead localization, supplier industrialization, and cost competitiveness across the region. This is a foundational leadership role , with a clear path to Regional Head of Procurement – North America as the business scales. The Role The US Procurement Director will build and lead the North American direct‑materials procurement function from the ground up. The role serves as a critical interface between China‑based development and industrialization teams and U.S. manufacturing and supplier ecosystems. The position is based in the Detroit area and requires frequent travel to China (including an initial extended assignment) and global supplier locations. Key Responsibilities Define and execute procurement and localization strategy for North American operations Establish the regional procurement organization, processes, and governance Lead supplier scouting, RFIs/RFQs, cost benchmarking, and sourcing decisions Drive supplier industrialization, tooling awards, and contract negotiations Support product localization from China into U.S. and Mexico supplier bases Lead procurement activities through industrialization, launch, and post‑launch cost optimization Act as the regional procurement lead across cross‑functional programs (R&D, Quality, Manufacturing, Logistics, Finance) Candidate Profile 15–20 years’ experience in automotive procurement , ideally within OEM or Tier‑1 environments Strong background in powertrain, drivetrain, or complex automotive systems sourcing Proven experience leading localization and cross‑border sourcing projects Deep understanding of North American automotive supplier ecosystems Prior exposure to China‑based suppliers, manufacturing, or engineering teams strongly preferred Fluent in English and Mandarin (written and spoken) Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to operate hands‑on initially and scale a team over time Why This Opportunity Build a regional procurement organization from inception High‑visibility role with direct influence on cost, supplier strategy, and localization success Clear progression to Regional Head of Procurement – North America Operate at the intersection of global engineering, sourcing, and industrialization Location: Detroit area, United States Travel: Extensive (China and global suppliers) Level: Senior Professional / Director Seniority level Director Employment type Full-time Job function Purchasing Industries Motor Vehicle Manufacturing #J-18808-Ljbffr



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