Purchasing Assistant Manager Job Novi area,Michigan USA,Supply Chain/Logistics

Job Duties

Hino Motors Manufacturing, U.S.A., Inc. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Hino Motors, Ltd. (Japan). Hino Motors Manufacturing U.S.A., Inc. is seeking a Purchasing Assistant Manager for its Headquarters facility located in Novi, MI. Hino Motors offers a competitive wage and benefits package.

Job Duties

Responsibilities Include

Lead Purchasing Team in activities of all responsible platforms
Supervise team members
Support Product Planning and Engineering - developing plans to support new program launches and special projects
Promote teamwork and cooperation with interacting departments including Japan
Work closely with related department and manufacturing plants to ensure operational needs are achieved
Cost data management: input pricing data and resolve discrepancies working with buyers
Develop, implement and manage commodity strategy
Generate commodity cost estimates to build sourcing, negotiation, and supplier development strategies
Analyze costs to understand and evaluate supplier competitiveness
Drive continuous improvement in the supply base in support of Hino Motor's business goals
Negotiate part cost and tooling for your responsible supply base
Facilitate annual supplier cost improvements/manufacturing improvements activities
Plan and direct materials and supply to reduce cost and improve quality
Provide support to manufacturing plants for both strategic issues and supplier performance issues
Issue Purchase Orders for production components and tooling

Regularly report out progress to leadership

Job Requirements Required Knowledge and Skill Sets:

Strong MS Excel and MS PowerPoint skill sets
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Strong organizational and data management skills
Experience working with non-U.S. based customers/suppliers preferred
High level of attention to detail
Strong understanding of manufacturing cost drivers preferred
Ability to work independently under tight deadlines is essential in this fast paced environment

Experience

5-7 years of Purchasing experience
Purchasing experience of automotive components
Experience in stamping and fabrication commodities preferred
Excellent understanding of Automotive Suppliers in North America, experience with the Commercial Truck industry is preferred
Management/Supervisory Experience preferred

Education

BS in Business, Supply Chain Management or Finance

Other

Position requires traveling up to 25% of the time.
Position might require moving equipment up to 10 pounds or less.

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