Automotive Purchasing Specialist - Parts Development - EV Process
Relocation available - US Citizen or Green Card preferred
Responsible for purchasing Electric Vehicle (EV) parts activities relating to cost, quality, delivery, development, and service for production parts.
About the Role:
Track, measure, and improve part related Quality, Cost, Delivery, and Development (QCDD) key performance indicators.
Responsibilities:
Select, develop, and manage supply base for EV production parts, components, and systems by:
Preparing Requests for Quotation (RFQ) for multi-year full production quantities
Negotiating long-term agreements
Maintaining competitive pricing
Leading yearly cost reduction activities
Monitoring supplier quality and delivery performance
Enhance supplier part quality and delivery and reduce risks
Write action reports related to effective countermeasures for part quality defects
Communicate the results of supplier process audits and propose corrective suggestions
Formulate and implement yearly commodity and supply base strategy
Work closely with suppliers to optimize supplier processes
Explore new EV technology and implement best practices related to purchasing activities
Evaluate part designs with engineering, quality, and suppliers to obtain optimum efficiencies
Plan, organize, track, and disseminate information related to production suppliers
Maintain up-to-date supply base information database
Administer, coordinate, and comply with all Business Management System (BMS), Environmental Management System (EMS), and Safety Management System (SMS) requirements
Meet all other requirements as assigned
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree or equivalent preferred
Required Skills:
MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, & Access
SAP preferred
Proficient knowledge about automotive component supply chain quality control and manufacturing processes
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Excellent presentation and reporting skills
Team player mentality who can work efficiently with minimal supervision
Position may require occasional travel (domestic or foreign). Flexibility in working hours to include weekends, holidays, and off shift. Position may require on-call duty or overtime due to overall responsibility.