What are the responsibilities and job description for the Parts Development Specialist of Exterior Trim position at Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama, LLC?
Job description:
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.
