Job Posting Title
Manager-ProcurementJob Description Summary
Leads the overall planning and execution of procurement activities, managing a team ofprocurement professionals. Develops and implements initiatives to achieve organisational
goals concerning procurement compliance, optimal procurement operations, and adherence
to regulatory standards. Oversees the management of complex procurement processes and
detailed documentation. Provides expert guidance during extensive procurement audits,
resolving sophisticated supplier queries and serving as the principal adviser to senior
leadership. Leads significant procurement strategy projects, ensuring optimal procurement
planning and risk management. Collaborates with senior stakeholders to enhance
procurement processes, systems, and reporting, while supporting and sponsoring major
process improvement initiatives. Demonstrates comprehensive knowledge of procurement
regulations and the organisation's systems, refining and creating procedures to meet
specialised and evolving needs. Ensures accurate procurement forecasting, contract
management, and compliance with procurement policies. Oversees the generation of
detailed procurement reports and leads the team in implementing best practices.
Job Description:
Leads the overall planning and execution of procurement activities, managing a team of procurement professionals. Develops and implements initiatives to achieve organisational goals concerning procurement compliance, optimal procurement operations, and adherence to regulatory standards. Oversees the management of complex procurement processes and detailed documentation. Provides expert guidance during extensive procurement audits, resolving sophisticated supplier queries and serving as the principal adviser to senior leadership. Leads significant procurement strategy projects, ensuring optimal procurement planning and risk management. Collaborates with senior stakeholders to enhance procurement processes, systems, and reporting, while supporting and sponsoring major process improvement initiatives. Demonstrates comprehensive knowledge of procurement regulations and the organisation's systems, refining and creating procedures to meet specialised and evolving needs. Ensures accurate procurement forecasting, contract management, and compliance with procurement policies. Oversees the generation of detailed procurement reports and leads the team in implementing best practices.
Required Skills and Education
Graduate/MBA with 15+ Years of Experience.
About Dauch:
Dauch Corporation is a premier Driveline and Metal Forming supplier serving the global automotive industry with a powertrain-agnostic product portfolio that supports electric, hybrid, and internal combustion vehicles. The company is headquartered in Detroit, MI, with operations that span 24 countries and more than 175 locations. Formed through the acquisition of Dowlais Group plc and its subsidiaries - GKN Automotive and GKN Powder Metallurgy, Dauch unites deep engineering roots with global manufacturing capabilities and an entrepreneurial spirit to move mobility forward. Visit www.dauch.com to learn more.
Skills Required
- Graduate degree or MBA
- 15+ years of experience
Dauch Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Dauch and has not been reviewed or approved by Dauch.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is presented as comprehensive, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability coverage, plus mental health support and wellness programming. Affordable options are also indicated by references to free or low-cost health insurance in some roles.
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Retirement Support — Retirement support is positioned as a meaningful part of total rewards through 401(k) matching and an additional employer retirement contribution in some cases. Profit sharing and performance bonuses are also cited as add-ons that can lift overall compensation beyond base pay.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is frequently characterized as fair or competitive in certain plant roles, especially when shift differentials and premium weekend rates apply. Overtime premiums are framed as a clear, structured way to increase take-home pay for those working extra hours.
Dauch Insights
What We Do
As a leading global Tier 1 Automotive and Mobility Supplier, AAM (NYSE: AXL) designs, engineers and manufactures Driveline and Metal Forming technologies to support electric, hybrid and internal combustion vehicles. Headquartered in Detroit with over 80 facilities in 18 countries, AAM is bringing the future faster for a safer and more sustainable future. We work together to support our customers on global and regional platforms with a focus on quality, operational excellence and technology leadership.
Why Work With Us
Every member of #TeamAAM is emPOWERed to make a difference from day one. You’ll have the opportunity to grow, embrace challenges, build your skills and bring your authentic self to work every day, all while helping to shape the future of mobility for AAM… and the world. Be part of the future from day one at AAM.
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