Purchasing Manager

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

Manage the day to day activities for the Purchasing Organization for Samsung SDI America Battery Systems which includes Commodity Purchasing, Program Purchasing, Pre-Production Prototype Purchasing, and Non-Production Purchasing functions.Manage KPI reporting and achievement for Purchasing team.

ESSENTIAL ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Enforce and continuously develop Purchasing processes and procedures.
• Complete pricing for new product acquisition process
• Manage costs to ensure reductions during development and serial production
• Coordinate Purchasing teams from Samsung SDI around the world to establish best supply base, leverage spend, reduce costs and share information.
• Develop Commodity supply base and ensure new suppliers meet onboarding requirements
• Negotiate and approve Terms and Conditions between Samsung SDI and Suppliers
• Attend and prepare Buyers and Cross Functional Teams for Internal and Global Sourcing Review Board
• Approve Purchase Requisitions and Purchase Orders
• Manage Supplier Scorecards including Purchasing portion of the rating and scorecard distribution
• Complete Performance reviews and evaluation of Purchasing team
• Understand and cascade customer requirements to supply base

REQUIREMENTS

INTERNAL TRAINING REQUIREMENTS

QUALITY ASSURANCE REQUIREMENTS

HEALTH & SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

Our company is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment where all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. We ensure fair treatment in all aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, compensation, and access to training and development opportunities, in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

At this time, our company does not prioritize hiring individuals under OPT (Optional Practical Training) or STEM OPT (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Optional Practical Training) programs. Employment decisions are based on current business needs, job requirements, and work authorization statuses that best align with company policies.