Senior Buyer, Procurement

Hyundai Auto Ever America (HAEA), the dynamic IT powerhouse behind Hyundai Motor Corporation, a Fortune 500 global leader in the automotive industry. As a key affiliate, we provide cutting‑edge IT services and support to top brands including Kia, Genesis, Hyundai Translead, Hyundai Mobis, Hyundai Capital, and Glovis. HAEA offers a truly global and collaborative environment. Here, you’ll drive innovation, boost operational efficiency, and help shape the future of mobility for the Hyundai Motor Group.

At HAEA, we understand that IT is the cornerstone of today’s fast‑evolving digital world. By uniting all IT resources under one roof, we deliver consistent, top‑quality solutions while serving as the crucial information link between Hyundai’s Global Headquarters and North American operations. If you’re passionate about technology and eager to make a real impact at a world‑class company, Hyundai Auto Ever America is the place to grow your career.

Join us and be part of the transformation that’s driving the future of automotive innovation.

Hyundai Auto Ever America (HAEA) is seeking an experienced Sr. Buyer, Procurement to serve as the primary procurement leader supporting the Automotive Manufacturing Region, including HMMA, HMGMA, and KaGA. This strategic role is responsible for leading sourcing, supplier management, contract negotiations, and procurement operations for IT hardware, software, maintenance agreements, and professional services. The Sr. Buyer will act as a key liaison between Automotive Manufacturing business units, IT organizations, internal stakeholders, vendors, and delivery teams to ensure procurement strategies align with organizational objectives while maximizing value, maintaining compliance, and driving operational excellence.

This individual will possess strong leadership, negotiation, analytical, and relationship management skills, along with a deep understanding of procurement best practices and supplier management.

• Lead procurement activities for IT hardware, software, software maintenance, cloud services, and professional services across the Automotive Manufacturing region.
• Negotiate pricing, contract terms, service levels, and delivery schedules with vendors to achieve optimal business outcomes.
• Manage RFx processes including Requests for Information (RFI), Requests for Quotation (RFQ), and Requests for Proposal (RFP) from initiation through contract award.
• Evaluate suppliers based on quality, cost, delivery performance, technical capabilities, and capacity requirements.
• Create and issue purchase orders while providing timely status updates to stakeholders throughout the procurement lifecycle.

• Establish and maintain strong strategic partnerships with key suppliers.
• Monitor supplier performance through scorecards, KPI tracking, and business reviews.
• Identify opportunities to improve supplier performance, reduce risk, and increase value.
• Collaborate with vendors to drive innovation, continuous improvement, and long‑term business partnerships.

• Conduct market research and vendor benchmarking to understand pricing trends, industry standards, and emerging technologies.
• Leverage competitive bidding and sourcing strategies to ensure competitive pricing while maintaining supplier stability.
• Identify cost savings opportunities through consolidation, standardization, process improvements, and volume purchasing.
• Promote Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) principles when evaluating sourcing decisions.

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