Responsible for purchasing Electric Vehicle (EV) parts activities relating to cost, quality, delivery, development, and service for production parts.
Essential Functions:
Track, measure, and improve part related Quality, Cost, Delivery, and Development (QCDD) key performance indicators.
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.
Position Requirements:
Education
Bachelor's degree or equivalent preferred
Related Experience
0 - 10 years job related experience preferred
OEM or parts components supplier experience desired
Skills / Knowledge
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