New Product Introduction Buyer

Fox Factory•Trussville, AL

About The Position

Be a part of the Product Management team for FOX Factory Performance Vehicle Development (PVD), the division that specializes in custom upfit packages on Ford, General Motors, and Stellantis vehicles. Assist in the management of new program launches by facilitating communication between internal departments and with external suppliers. Source innovative new products and ensure a reliable future supply chain.

Requirements

Understanding of Automotive Industry
Flexible with good interpersonal skills
Experience with Microsoft Office Suite
Strong written and oral communication skills
Diligent, hardworking, and detail oriented
Capable of taking direction
High school diploma or equivalent required
Associate’s or Technical degree or equivalent experience required
5+ years of Automotive Supply Chain or Sales Experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Build and maintain quality supplier relations.
Help source new supplier/manufacturing options
Coordinate on supplier research & vetting efforts
Manage NDAs as needed
Facilitate Vendor Agreements
Help facilitate communication with suppliers
Assist in reviewing & approving part quotes and lead times
Help ensure suppliers are meeting expectations
Request Supplier Set-ups
Issue Tooling & Sample POs
Communicate timing of tools and flag any items that are at risk of being late (anything that could risk hitting target Production Start Date)
Help monitor on-going supplier performance
Schedule meetings &/or visits
Participate in on-site audits/visits
Maintain Approved Supplier Database
Identify trending quality issues through regular communication with Production Integration, Manufacturing, Quality, and Customer Service.
Maintain Tool Log: On-site and Off-site Assets