Specialist - Parts Development (Buyer/Chassis)

Date:  Apr 3, 2025
Location: 

AL, US

Job Req ID:  774

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: (1) Preparing Requests for Quotation (RFQ) for multi-year full production quantities (2) Negotiating long-term agreements, (3) Maintaining competitive pricing, (4) Leading yearly cost reduction activities, (5) 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.

Education:

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent preferred

Related Experience:

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

Training / Certification:

Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM) designation preferred

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

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.