What are the responsibilities and job description for the Specialist, Procurement (Body) position at Kia Motors Manufacturing Georgia?
General Summary :
Coordinate all purchasing related activities between Kia Georgia and automotive parts suppliers. Meet with and direct suppliers on a regular basis in the areas of Cost, Development, Quality, Delivery, Management, and Safety to determine and optimize progress and discuss current & future activities.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES (including but not limited to accountabilities below) :
- Select, develop and manage supply base for production parts, components and systems by : preparing RFQ's for multi-year full production quantities (as required), negotiating long term agreements, maintaining competitive pricing and leading yearly cost reduction activities.
- Analyze supplier timelines for new part development : Verify supplier tooling, packaging, dimensional, shipping, testing, etc. milestones and provide notification of gaps / errors.
- Asset Management : Ensure that all assets are tagged, locations are validated, records of all tooling are maintained and updated, and amortization is confirmed.
- ISIR Submission : Receive and Approve before parts are released for launch / mass production.
- Manage supply base in all key areas to gain efficiencies and Understand Key Supplier Performance Metrics to implement and confirm improvement plans Supplier Documentation (ISIRs, 4Ms, other legal contracts).
- Achieve Supplier Quality Targets by managing key supplier performance indexes and Manage supplier troubleshooting and analyze non-conforming parts and generate corrective actions.
- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of all EOs : Maintain and update system(s) with EO data. Ensure that EOs are implemented per schedule.
- Process improvements, mentoring and training, CFT support, etc.
- Material preparation for meetings and other reports.
QUALIFICATIONS and JOB REQUIREMENTS (Education, Experience, Competencies) :
SPECIALIZED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED :