Automotive Purchasing Specialist - Parts Development - EV Process

About the Company :

Automotive Purchasing Specialist - Parts Development - EV Process

Relocation available - US Citizen or Green Card preferred

Responsible for purchasing Electric Vehicle (EV) parts activities relating to cost, quality, delivery, development, and service for production parts.

About the Role :

Track, measure, and improve part related Quality, Cost, Delivery, and Development (QCDD) key performance indicators.

Responsibilities :

• Select, develop, and manage supply base for EV production parts, components, and systems by :
• Preparing Requests for Quotation (RFQ) for multi-year full production quantities
• Negotiating long-term agreements
• Maintaining competitive pricing
• Leading yearly cost reduction activities
• Monitoring supplier quality and delivery performance
• Enhance supplier part quality and delivery and reduce risks
• Write action reports related to effective countermeasures for part quality defects
• Communicate the results of supplier process audits and propose corrective suggestions
• Formulate and implement yearly commodity and supply base strategy
• Work closely with suppliers to optimize supplier processes
• Explore new EV technology and implement best practices related to purchasing activities
• Evaluate part designs with engineering, quality, and suppliers to obtain optimum efficiencies
• Plan, organize, track, and disseminate information related to production suppliers
• Maintain up-to-date supply base information database
• Administer, coordinate, and comply with all Business Management System (BMS), Environmental Management System (EMS), and Safety Management System (SMS) requirements
• Meet all other requirements as assigned

Qualifications :

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent preferred

Required Skills :

• MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, & Access
• SAP preferred
• Proficient knowledge about automotive component supply chain quality control and manufacturing processes
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Excellent presentation and reporting skills
• Team player mentality who can work efficiently with minimal supervision

Preferred Skills :

Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM) designation preferred

Pay range and compensation package :

Position may require occasional travel (domestic or foreign). Flexibility in working hours to include weekends, holidays, and off shift.

Position may require on-call duty or overtime due to overall responsibility.

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