Director, Purchasing Indirect Materials

Together We Saves Lives by Innovation  

The keys to success are yours at Joyson Safety Systems  We are a global leader in design, development and manufacturing of safety-critical systems and components for automotive and non-automotive markets.  We are dedicated to delivering life-saving technology to customers worldwide. Joyson Safety Systems harnesses collaboration and innovation to ensure quality and exemplary service for our customers worldwide.  Our company is headquartered in Auburn Hills, Michigan, USA, with a global network of more than 30,000 employees in 22 countries.

Our team is passionate about the automotive industry, dedicated to delivering quality and innovation for the future. We support lifelong learning and offer resources that help our team members establish a strong, solid foundation. We aim to promote from within, providing excellent opportunities for career growth and advancement.

Our talented team is hardworking and dedicated to keeping people safe. We foster a collaborative, open culture; as a global business, we encourage our team members to communicate and collaborate with colleagues worldwide. As our operations continue to grow, we are always seeking top talent to join our winning team.

Strategic Leadership & Team Development

• Organizational Leadership: Provide clear direction and leadership across the department to address operational, personnel, and organizational challenges.

• Talent Management & Mentorship: Lead, mentor, and foster professional growth within the Purchasing team.

• Workforce Planning: Define headcount requirements, drive recruitment, and hire top-tier talent to maintain a high-performing, value-added Purchasing function.

Procurement Operations & Sourcing Strategy

• Operational Execution: Plan, organize, direct, and control all activities and policies related to the regional procurement function.

• Regional Sourcing: Execute and support North American sourcing activities aligned with overarching JSS Purchasing strategies and product team pricing targets.

• Supplier Governance & Ethics: Conduct regular strategy reviews with Buyers to ensure the supply base consistently delivers high-quality products/services at competitive prices while upholding the highest ethical standards.

Financial Management & Performance Tracking

• Budget Ownership: Prepare and manage the regional Purchasing department budget in strict accordance with corporate guidelines.

• Metrics & Reporting: Manage and monitor regional reporting systems to track and meet key performance metrics, including annual cost savings, Days Payable Outstanding (DPO) improvements, and supplier performance.

Qualifications & Experience

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, International Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.

• Experience: 10+ years of progressive procurement and purchasing leadership experience, ideally within a manufacturing, automotive, or global enterprise environment.

• Language Skills: Professional fluency in English (written and spoken) is required.

Core Competencies & Skills

• Strong executive presence with proven capability in cross-functional leadership and team mentorship.

• Advanced expertise in strategic sourcing, supplier negotiation, and supply chain risk mitigation.

• Deep understanding of financial metrics, cost-benefit analyses, and budget control.

• Analytical mindset with proficiency in procurement reporting platforms, ERP systems, and data-driven performance management.

The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) and does not discriminate in any employment or employee relations based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran’s status, or any other basis protected by applicable discrimination laws.

Joyson Safety Systems does not provide immigration related sponsorship for this role. Please do not apply for this role if you will need JSS immigration sponsorship (e.g. H-1B, TN, OPT, etc.) now or in the future. 

“Joyson Safety Systems manages its recruitment processes internally. We do not accept resumes or profiles submitted by external agencies or headhunters that do not have an approved service agreement through the Joyson Safety Systems Purchasing department.

Any resumes sent to any employee of our organization without an approved contract will be treated as public information and will be considered free of charge. We will not recognize any fees or assume any financial responsibility arising from the hiring of candidates whose profiles have been submitted to Joyson.”