Purchasing Specialist

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• Source qualified supplier for each part or assembly program and plant in a timely manner to support trial and production orders while meeting customer expectations and profitability for TBA. Lead sourcing and supplier management activities including cost modeling, price review/reductions, material cost adjustments, Engineering Change Instructions (ECI) maintenance, and other purchasing elements for assigned commodities.
• Coordinate all parts sourcing activity for new programs based on QCDM (Quality, Cost, Delivery, and Management) supplier evaluation.
• Gather preliminary part level data details, usage, logistics requirements, material specs, and drawings to issue Requests for Quotation (RFQ) in order to make supplier selection.
• Acquire product information, then break that information down to confirm supplier’s quote of that product.
• Use physical samples or drawing data to calculate area, perimeter, usages and required labor of a specific product being quoted.
• Support pricing, Annual Price Review (APR), and kaizen for assigned commodities to continually reduce costs and ensure successful on-time product launch while achieving TBA profitability.
• Review prior and future year activities and negotiate manufacturing improvement and economic fluctuations with the supplier.
• Forecast/report material fluctuation based on the market index.
• Create and maintain cost models for parts, assemblies, and/or raw materials.
• Conduct Trial Orders/Promise Delivery Date Requests (PDDR) for pre-production price setting.
• Maintain current Production/ECI pricing through continuous monitoring of design and negotiation with the supplier.
• Establish budgets and issue Tooling Purchase Orders to pay suppliers for tooling and non-standard items.
• Manage commercial issues between suppliers and TBA and oversee supplier performance.
• Coordinate supply chain risk management activities with suppliers and internal teams to ensure production is not impacted.
• Support new supplier verification with the Supplier Preparation & Performance Management Team (SPPT).
• Develop annual procurement strategy for assigned commodities and present to executive management.
• Lead and support supplier visits as necessary.

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Mechanical Engineering, or related field required, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience. CPM (Certified Purchasing Manager) designation is preferred, but not required.
• Experience: Greater than four (4) years working in purchasing related field for Tier I or Tier II automotive supplier-related company preferred.
• Personal/Technical Skills: Basic understanding of industrial equipment and manufacturing processes relating to plastics, metals, foam, and/or textiles. Advanced knowledge of purchasing, manufacturing, production control, and/or materials management. Thorough understanding of company product, trade terminology, and quality management and control systems (e.g., TS-16949). Ability to read components and assembly blueprints and drawings (including 2D/3D). Experience in sourcing component parts or raw materials from drawings.
  
  Ability to work in a fast-paced, multicultural environment. Ability to work independently and in a team. Capacity to prioritize multiple tasks, work under deadlines, and handle stressful situations. Strong attention to detail, organization, planning, and analytical skills. Good communication across all levels of the organization.
• Language Skills: Ability to clearly and concisely communicate complex information in verbal and written English. Japanese, Spanish, and/or Portuguese would be helpful.
• Computer / Software: Experience with ERP systems (e.g., Oracle) preferred. Proficient with Microsoft Office and related applications.
• Work Environment /
  
  Conditions:
  
  Open office environment with moderate noise; plant environments vary. PPE may be required in designated areas. Travel up to 70% of the time.
• Travel / Physical Demands: Willingness to travel; ability to walk, sit, stand for extended periods; may lift up to 30 pounds; travel by plane or automobile with short notice.

This job description is intended to identify the general nature and level of work performed and is not a comprehensive inventory of all duties and qualifications. Employment is at-will.

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Purchasing and Supply Chain
• Industries: Motor Vehicle Manufacturing

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