Parts Development Buyer

4 weeks ago


Savannah, United States Actalent Full time

Job Title: Parts Development BuyerJob DescriptionEssential Duties and Responsibilities: Understand program sourcing and key milestones 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. Prepare bid packages, perform bidder conference, analyze and evaluate proposals, negotiate with and recommend suppliers, and administer resulting contracts. Negotiate long-term agreements and maintain best-in-class pricing. Lead 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 industry 'should-cost' models. Direct, manage and guide suppliers from 'cradle to grave' through established Parts Development process and activities. Develop and achieve target quality level at each milestone from development phase leading to mass production and establish improvement plans/countermeasures for problematic parts/suppliers or any relevant issues that impact Quality and Delivery. Drive flawless launches at assigned supplier sites, collaborating with cross-functional teams through adherence to ISIR (PPAP), proactively detecting and promptly responding to 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.Hard Skills
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Management, Supply Chain, Finance or Accounting
High proficiency in Microsoft Office Suites, especially Excel and PowerPoint
Experience in Automotive industry in Purchasing, APQP, PPAP, Supplier Development/Engineering, Launch, Program Management
Experience in manufacturing process including injection molding, press, stamping, die casting, welding, assembly, paint, chroming and other surface treatments, foaming, SMC, extrusion, SMT, various raw materials

Soft Skills
Ability to read, write, and speak any two combinations of English, Korean, and/or Spanish fluently
Multicultural - Openness to embrace and work with different sets of cultural values

Job TypeThis is a permanent position.Work SiteThis is a fully on-site position in Savannah, Georgia.Work Environment100% the personWHY ACTALENT
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