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Parts Development Commodity Implementation Buyer Specialist

2 months ago


Savannah, United States Actalent Full time
Job Title: Commodity Implementation Buyer Specialist

Job Description

Essential 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 - Preparing bid packages, performing bidder conferences, 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 suppliers meeting all required specifications 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. Direct, manage, and guide suppliers from "cradle to grave" through HMG's established Parts Development process and activities. Develop and achieve target quality levels 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 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. Other Responsibilities: Monitor and support preventing disruptions in the supply chain to avoid impact. Work collaboratively with Engineering (R&D), Quality, and Production Planners. Organize and disseminate information related to production/potential suppliers. Maintain an up-to-date supply base information database. Meet all other requirements as assigned.

Hard Skills
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Management, Supply Chain, Finance or Accounting or related field from an accredited university
  • High proficiency in Microsoft Office Suites, especially Excel and PowerPoint
Soft Skills
  • Strong analytical and negotiation skills
  • Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams
  • Effective communication skills
Job Type

This is a permanent position.

Work Site

This is a fully on-site position in Savannah, Georgia.

Work Environment

Travel Requirement: Domestic / International travel required. Working Hours (Shift) Requirement: Employment opportunities will be completed in multiple phases. Shift assignment for this position may change to meet business needs. Any changes will be communicated to employees and accommodations will be considered.

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