Parts Development Commodity Buyer Specialist - Powertrain Engine

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Date:
Jan 21, 2026

Location:

Ellabell, GA, US

Parts Development Powertrain Specialist

Understand program sourcing and key milestones in support of launch. Identify potential suppliers, analyze capabilities, determine price, and select suppliers with Engineering and/or other relevant teams. Select, develop, and manage supply base of assigned commodities by:

• Preparing and owning RFI’s, RFPs and RFQ's for multi-year full production volume
• Preparing bid packages, performing bidder conferences, analyzing proposals, negotiating with, and recommending suppliers, and administering resulting contracts
• Negotiating long term agreements and maintaining best-in-class pricing
• Leading cost reduction activities
• Developing all assigned commodities with sourced suppliers meeting all required specifications and timing
• Evaluating and providing guidance on final selection of suppliers. Assess supplier core competencies and cost competitiveness using HKMC and industry “should-cost” models
• Direct, manage and guide suppliers from cradle to grave through HMG’s established Parts Development process and activities
• Developing and achieving target quality levels at each milestone from development phase leading to mass production and establishing improvement plans/countermeasures for problematic parts/suppliers or any relevant issues that impact Quality and Delivery
• Driving flawless launches at assigned supplier sites, collaborating with cross functional teams through adherence to ISIR (PPAP), proactively detecting and promptly responding to any significant issues related to Quality, Cost, and Delivery
• Holding effective working-level meetings with suppliers/partners for fast issue closure and relationship development
• Continuously negotiating with suppliers for best-in-class piece price and tooling cost to achieve target vehicle cost
• Developing purchasing strategies with Engineering, Quality, Production, and other relevant teams

Other Responsibilities

• Monitor and support preventing disruptions in supply chain to avoid impact to HMGMA
• Work collaboratively with Engineering (R&D), Quality, and Production Planners
• Plan, organize and disseminate information related to production/potential suppliers
• Maintain up-to-date supply base information database
• Meet all other requirements as assigned

HMGMA is the abbreviation of Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America. It is Hyundai Motor Group's first dedicated EV mass-production plant and is an innovative plant with cutting-edge production technology applied.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Management, Supply Chain, Finance or Accounting or related field from accredited university
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office Suites, especially Excel and PowerPoint, required.
• Preferred:
• Intermediate - Minimum 2 years of related job experience
• Years of experience from Automotive industry in Purchasing, APQP, PPAP, Supplier Development/Engineering, Launch, Program Management, or related fields strongly preferred.
• Experience in manufacturing processes including, but not limited to, injection molding, press, stamping, die casting, welding, assembly, paint, chroming and other surface treatments, foaming, cut & sew, SMC, extrusion, SMT, various raw materials, and more. Experience with Engines and Transmissions highly preferred.
• Experience from OEM or major commodity suppliers strongly preferred.
• Experience in understanding, analyzing, and breaking down piece price.
• Bilingual preferred – Ability to read, write, and speak any two combinations of English, Korean, and/or Spanish fluently.
• Multicultural – Openness to embrace and work with different sets of cultural values.
• Willingness to learn and adapt.
• Flexibility in working hours to include weekends, holidays, and off shifts.
• Travel Requirement:
  Domestic / International travel required.

• HMGMA offers opportunities for growth, work flexibility, competitive pay, and benefits.
• HMGMA benefits includes competitive Medical / Vision / Dental insurance, 15 paid holidays,…