Procurement Director
1 day ago
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
-
Director, Maintenance
1 day ago
Detroit, United States Avis Budget Group Full timeDirector, Maintenance & Damage Director of Maintenance & Damage Automotive Parts will lead the development of the global sourcing and supplier strategy for Avis Budget Group’s global spend across hundreds of rental locations. This role is responsible for developing and supporting the execution of end‑to‑end category procurement strategies, managing...
-
Automotive Direct Materials Director
1 day ago
Detroit, United States CGP Search Full timeA global automotive systems company is seeking a US Procurement Director in the Detroit area to establish a regional procurement organization. This foundational leadership role offers a clear path to Regional Head of Procurement – North America. The ideal candidate will possess 15–20 years of experience in automotive procurement, particularly in OEM or...
-
Finance Director
2 weeks ago
Detroit, United States Michigan Staffing Full timeFinance DirectorInsight Global is looking for a Finance Director. The Finance Director is a key leadership position within the Finance Department, reporting directly to the CFO. This role serves as the dedicated financial leader and strategic partner for a group of assigned departments, functioning as their de facto CFO. The Finance Director is responsible...
-
Assistant Division Director Budget
4 weeks ago
Detroit, United States Wayne County (Michigan) Full timeAssistant Budget DirectorThe Assistant Budget Director provides technical expertise and assistance to the Deputy Chief Financial Officer and Budget Director in the allocation of resources to best accomplish the goals and objectives of county government. As a primary responsibility, the Assistant Budget Director assists in the recommendation, implementation...
-
Global MRO
1 day ago
Detroit, United States Avis Budget Group Full timeA leading automotive services company is seeking a Director of Maintenance & Damage in Detroit, Michigan. This role requires extensive procurement experience, with a focus on MRO and automotive parts. Key responsibilities include developing global sourcing strategies, managing supplier performance, and ensuring operational excellence. The ideal candidate...
-
Director of Construction Project Management
4 weeks ago
Detroit, United States Framework Solutions Consulting Full timeDirector of Construction Project Management A respected construction management firm based in metro Detroit is seeking an experienced Director of Project Management to oversee multiple large-scale construction projects from planning through close-out. The Director of Project Management will lead multiple project teams, ensuring each project is delivered on...
-
Project Director
3 weeks ago
Detroit, United States Walbridge Full timeProject Director - General Construction Overview Project Director Operations The Opportunity We have an exciting opportunity for a Construction Project Director who will lead and manage large-scale and complex construction projects. The role requires strong technical expertise, extensive project management experience, and the ability to secure new business...
-
Job Construction Project Director
2 weeks ago
Detroit, United States Walbridge Full timeMission Critical Project Director OperationsThe OpportunityWe have an exciting opportunity for a Hyper-Scale Project Director of Data Center Construction who will lead and manage large-scale and complex data center construction projects. The role requires strong technical expertise, extensive project management experience, and the ability to secure new...
-
Nursing Director Perioperative Services
1 day ago
Detroit, United States Tenet Healthcare Full timeJob Title Nursing Director – Perioperative Services Overview DMC Sinai‑Grace Hospital is DMC’s largest hospital, offering a comprehensive heart center, cancer care, gerontology, emergency medicine, obstetrics/gynecology and cosmetic services. Sinai‑Grace’s joint replacement program features a revolutionary minimally invasive knee and hip...
-
Budget Director
3 weeks ago
Detroit, United States Detroit Employment Solutions Corporation Full timeDescription The Budget Director is a critical leadership role designed to strengthen the organization’s financial sustainability and compliance across diverse funding streams, including federal, state, philanthropic, and corporate sources. This role will ensure accurate budgeting, strategic financial planning, and adherence to regulatory requirements,...