Specialist - Parts Development (Powertrain)

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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