Parts Development Specialist of Exterior Trim

Position Description - Parts Development - Specialist - Buyer HR-AL-HR-JDSP-S-00038

Parts Development - Specialist - Buyer

Position Summary:

Responsible for purchasing activities relating to cost, quality, delivery and service for production parts and new model parts development at HMMA.

Essential Functions:

• Track, measure, and improve part related Quality, Cost, Delivery, and Development (QCDD) key performance indicators.
• Select, develop, and manage supply base for 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 supplier to optimize supplier processes.
• Explore available 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.

Position Requirements:

Education

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent preferred

Related Experience

• 0 – 10 years job related experience preferred
• OEM or parts components supplier experience desired

Skills / Knowledge

• 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

Training / Certification

• Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM) designation preferred

Additional Information:

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.