Summary
The General Purchasing Manager is responsible for reviewing purchase requisitions from departments, issuing purchase orders and posting invoices. The incumbent also identifies cost saving opportunities, process improvements, and negotiates contractual agreements. The incumbent should have the skills to build and maintain strong relationships across all departments, review all purchase requisitions, issue purchase orders, and post invoices. The incumbent will also help identify cost saving opportunities, process improvements, and negotiating contractual agreements.
ABOUT MOBIS NORTH AMERICA ELECTRIFIED POWERTRAIN, LLC
MOBIS North America electrified Powertrain, LLC (MNAe) is a Tier 1 supplier of BSA and PE systems, which are vital parts to produce electric vehicles, based on state-of-art manufacturing technology related to battery system assembly.
Essential Functions (To perform within this position successfully, the incumbent must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other duties may be assigned.)
- Improve performance by setting action plans, clearly defining expectations to team members, monitoring progress, and evaluate performance.
- Maintain strong relationships with suppliers, as well as internal and external customers including Sales Managers, to ensure on-time results.
- Review legal documentation such as Requests for Quotes (RFQs), Letters of Intent (LOIs), terms and conditions, and develop documentation according to MOBIS policy
- Review supplier requirements, release quotations, and perform quotation analysis
- Perform part characteristic analysis and risk analysis, and create Procurement policies
- Research and secure potential suppliers
- Perform cost analysis for parts, tooling, and other supplier expenses; negotiate prices with suppliers
- Create detailed price breakdown for each product by analyzing the piece price and breaking the price down into its categories (e.g. material, labor and burden, etc.)
- Negotiate supply agreements and cost models with key suppliers, ensure pricing and lead time information is updated
- Being the point of contact to team members for their needs and assisting them as needed.
- Comply with and promote safety in the workplace
- All other duties as assigned
Supervisory Responsibilities :
Yes
Basic Qualifications (The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and / or ability required and preferred for this position.)
Required Education & Experience :
Experience : Manager (7+ years)Education : Bachelor's Degree (BA / BS)Degree Field : Business Management, Finance, Economics, Supply Chain, Management, Accounting, or related fieldEquivalent Experience / Education : 7+ years of experience in procurement role within manufacturing / automotive industryPreferred Experience :
Communication skills : Intermediate to advanced.Good Communication, analytical, and technical skillsKnowledge of Industrial materials and fabrication suppliersStrong negotiation and customer service skillsProficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPointExperience using SAPStrong problem solving and conflict resolution skillsCertificates, Licenses, and Registrations :
None Required
Working Conditions :
Office setting, some walking and standing within and between buildings.Overtime as needed.Frequent travel with possible overnight or extended staysWorking in all Development work groups if needed