Sr. Material Buyer​/Planner

Astemo Rock Spring, Inc. was established in 2000 and supplies aluminum knuckles to Honda and Subaru. We are in Rock Spring, GA, and operate on 3 shifts with 400 employees. We have three main manufacturing departments, Casting, Machining, and Press Assembly. We are part of Astemo, Inc. with 90,000 employees worldwide.

The Buyer/PMO Specialist is a dual-function role responsible for supporting both procurement activities and project management initiatives within PC&L. This position ensures accurate purchasing execution, maintains supplier relationships, and supports operational projects to improve delivery, quality, and cost performance. The role requires strong organization, follow-through, and the ability to coordinate cross-functional tasks while maintaining reliability in day-to-day purchasing duties.

• Maintain dashboards and spend analysis reports for spending, supplier performance, and cost trends.
• Assist with Requests for Quotation (RFQs) by analyzing pricing, terms, and supplier competitiveness.
• Monitor and track purchase order activity, delivery schedules, and material availability through available systems.
• Support compliance by maintaining corporate and internal procedures and required record-keeping for audit purposes.
• Collaborate with Procurement, Production Control, Engineering, and Quality to ensure data integrity and accurate supplier information.
• Conduct market research and coordinate with Corporate as needed to identify alternative suppliers, benchmark pricing, and assess supply risks.
• Participate in cost reform, value analysis/value engineering (VA/VE), and continuous improvement projects.
• Prepare executive-level summaries, operational reports, and risk assessments to support management decisions.

• Assist with planning, coordinating, and tracking New Model projects.
• Support project timelines, task assignments, follow-ups, and milestone monitoring.
• Maintain project documentation, action logs, risk registers, and progress reports.
• Prepare dashboards, presentations, and status updates for leadership.
• Help ensure alignment between project goals, PC&L priorities, and operational needs.
• Facilitate communication between departments to maintain progress and accountability.
• Research data, benchmark best practices, and provide recommendations to support project success.

• Promotes a safety-first attitude and provides a safe work environment by obtaining knowledge and then following all required OSHA regulations which may or may not include:
  Personal Protective Equipment, LOTO, Crane, Powered Lifts, Machine Guarding, Chemicals, Fall Protection, Fire Protection, Incident reporting, Respirator, Hearing conservation, Confined Spaces, and others.

• Follow all procedures/ policies and/or standards

• Effectively manage multiple priorities and maintain accuracy in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrate strong time management and communication skills to support timely reporting and decision-making.

• Procurement Performance and Cost Analysis Reports
• Spend and Savings Reports
• Compliance and Risk Summaries
• Executive/Management Briefings

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and data visualization skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, or equivalent).
• Familiarity with procurement processes, cost modeling, and supplier performance metrics.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with cross-functional teams and suppliers.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to identify trends and provide actionable insights.
• Experience with trade compliance, tariffs, and global sourcing analysis is a plus.
• Ability to work independently while supporting overall departmental goals.

• 3-5 years of experience in procurement, supply chain analysis, or a related manufacturing environment.
• Experience in cost analysis, data management, or supplier performance reporting.
• Automotive or Tier-1 manufacturing background preferred but not required.

• Primarily office-based role with regular use of computer and telephone.
• Occasional visits to production floor and supplier facilities (must be able to walk, stand, and wear required PPE).
• Ability to sit for extended periods and perform standard office functions.
• Some travel may be required (domestic/international suppliers).
• Must be able to lift up to 20 lbs occasionally (documents, samples, or parts).

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