Parts Development Buyer Assistant Manager - Powertrain Transmission

Overview

Parts Development Buyer Assistant Manager - Powertrain Transmission

Date:
May 27, 2026

Location:

Ellabell, GA, US

Parts Development Powertrain Assistant Manager

• 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 the supply base of assigned commodities by: preparing and owning RFIs, RFPs and RFQs for multi-year full production volume; preparing bid packages, conducting bidder conferences, evaluating proposals, negotiating with suppliers, and administering resulting contracts.
• Negotiate long-term agreements and maintain best-in-class pricing.
• Lead cost reduction activities.
• Develop all assigned commodities with sourced suppliers meeting all required specifications and timing.
• Evaluate and provide 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.
• Develop and achieve target quality levels at each milestone from development to mass production; establish improvement plans/countermeasures for problematic parts/suppliers or issues impacting quality and delivery.
• Drive flawless launches at assigned supplier sites, collaborating with cross-functional teams with adherence to ISIR (PPAP); detect and respond to issues related to quality, cost, and delivery.
• Hold effective working-level meetings with suppliers/partners for fast issue closure and relationship development.
• Continuously negotiate with suppliers for best-in-class piece price and tooling cost to achieve target vehicle cost.
• Develop purchasing strategies with Engineering, Quality, Production, and other relevant teams.

• Monitor and support preventing disruptions in the 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 and potential suppliers.
• Maintain up-to-date supply base information database.
• Hire, develop, train, and manage a number of Buyers (Specialists).
• 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.
• Experience and qualifications (preferred):
• Minimum 5 years of related job experience;
  Automotive industry experience in Purchasing, APQP, PPAP, Supplier Development/Engineering, Launch, Program Management, or related fields strongly preferred.
• Experience in manufacturing processes (injection molding, press, stamping, die casting, welding, assembly, paint, chroming and other surface treatments, foaming, cut & sew, SMC, extrusion, SMT, various raw materials, etc.). Experience with Engines and Transmissions highly preferred.
• Experience with 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 mindset; openness to different cultural values.
• Willingness to learn and adapt; flexibility in working hours to include weekends, holidays, and off shifts.
• Travel:
  Domestic and international travel required.

• Opportunities for growth, work flexibility, competitive pay, and benefits.
• Benefits include medical/vision/dental insurance, 15 paid holidays, paid time off, and competitive 401k plan.

• FLSA Classification:
  Exempt/Salary
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