Specialist - Parts Development (Buyer/Chassis)

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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

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.