COPSpecialist of Exterior Plantwide

COP
2026-26 Specialist of Exterior Plantwide

Responsible for purchasing activities relating to supplier safety, cost, quality, delivery and service for production parts and new model parts development at HMMA.

• Track, measure, and improve part related Supplier Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery, and Development (S-QCDD) key performance indicators.
• Select, develop, and manage supply base for production parts, components, and systems by: – Preparing Requests for Quotation (RFI/RFQ) for multi-year full production quantities – Negotiating long-term agreements and maintaining competitive pricing – Leading yearly cost reduction activities – Monitoring and improving supplier safety, quality, and delivery performance
• Enhance supplier safety, part quality, and delivery, as well as reduce risks.
• Write action reports related to effective countermeasures for part quality defects.
• Continuously expand expertise in automotive component function, supply chain, quality control, and manufacturing processes.
• Communicate the results of supplier process audits and put forward corrective suggestions.
• Devise ideas together with R&D from the initial product development stages, as well as develop parts together with suppliers.
• Formulate and implement yearly commodity and supply base strategy based on Annual Purchasing Value and all other relevant factors.
• Explore available 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.
• Perform localization activities by identifying target parts for localization, sourcing local suppliers for new and existing vehicle projects, and formulating and implementing localization commodity and supply base strategy.
• Support alignment of business plan themes and mature the negotiation performance and cost management organizational operating model that optimally supports HMMA and HMG operating infrastructure.
• Collaborate with internal and external groups and individuals, effectively manage stakeholders, resolve issues, conduct advanced problem analysis, problem solving, and decision-making capability.
• Ensure purchasing maintains competitiveness in which all potential suppliers are treated impartially, honestly, and consistently.
• Perform cost studies with comparative analysis.
• Ensure any changes in design of components are approved through 4M (Man, Machine, Material, Method) HMMA process.
• Work closely with suppliers to optimize supplier processes by identifying inefficiencies and other areas of loss and develop / implement viable countermeasures through (PDCA) system.
• 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.

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent preferred

• 0 – 10 years job related experience preferred

• Proficient computer skills including working knowledge of Microsoft Suite to include Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.
• SAP or equivalent ERP system(s) desired
• Business / Technical Writing:
  Crafting and delivering professional emails, reports, proposals, and presentations to communicate complex information in a clear and accessible way to various audiences.
• Negotiation and Persuasion:
  Effectively communicating ideas and influencing others.
• Communication:
  Possessing a broad and nuanced vocabulary to express complex idea, demonstrating strong grammatical accuracy and fluency. Speaking and writing English with confidence and ease utilizing clear enunciation and appropriate tone.

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.