Parts Development Commodity Buyer Manager overseeing supplier management for Hyundai's innovative EV mass-production plant. Driving sourcing, cost analysis, and quality assurance for components.
Responsibilities
Understand program sourcing and key milestone 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 supply base of assigned commodities by: - Preparing and owning RFI’s, RFP’s and RFQ's for multi-year full production volume - Preparing bid packages, performing bidder conference, analyzing, evaluating proposals, negotiating with, and recommending suppliers, and administering resulting contracts - Negotiating long term agreements and maintaining best-in-class pricing - Leading cost reduction activities
Develop all assigned commodities with sourced supplier meeting all required specification 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.
Drive flawless launches at assigned supplier sites, collaborating with cross functional teams through adherence to ISIR (PPAP), proactively detecting and promptly responding to any significant issues related to delivery, cost, and quality.
Hold effective working-level meetings with suppliers/partners for fast issue closure and relationship development.
Continuously negotiate with suppliers for the best-in-class piece price and tooling cost to achieve target vehicle cost.
Develop purchasing strategies with Engineering, Quality, Production, and other relevant teams.
Requirements
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, required.
Minimum 5 years of related job experience preferred
years of experience from Automotive industry in Purchasing, APQP, PPAP, Supplier Development/Engineering, Launch, Program Management, or related fields strongly preferred.
Experience in manufacturing process including, but not limited to, injection molding, press, stamping, die casting, welding, assembly, paint, chroming and other surface treatments, foaming, cut & sew, SMC, extrusion, SMT, various raw materials, and more.
Bilingual preferred – Ability to read, write, and speak any two combinations of English, Korean, and/or Spanish fluently.
flexibility in working hours to include weekends, holidays, and off shifts.
Domestic / International travel required.
Benefits
competitive Medical / Vision / Dental insurance
15 paid holidays
paid time off
competitive 401k plan
Job title
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