Parts Development Buyer Manager - Powertrain Engine & Transmission

Hyundai Motor Company•Ellabell, GA

11d•Hybrid

About The Position

This role is for a Parts Development Buyer Manager focusing on Powertrain Engine & Transmission at Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America (HMGMA), a new, innovative EV mass-production plant. The manager will be responsible for understanding program sourcing, identifying and selecting suppliers, developing and managing the supply base, and ensuring parts meet specifications and timing. They will also drive flawless launches, manage supplier relationships, negotiate pricing and costs, develop purchasing strategies, and support supply chain continuity. Additionally, the role involves managing a team of Buyers and collaborating with various cross-functional departments.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Management, Supply Chain, Finance or Accounting or related field from accredited university.
High proficiency in Microsoft Office Suites, especially Excel and PowerPoint, required.
Strong command of the English language (written and spoken) is essential for safety, communication, documentation, and collaboration across the organization.

Nice To Haves

Minimum 7 years of related job experience.
Experience in Automotive industry in Purchasing, APQP, PPAP, Supplier Development/Engineering, Launch, Program Management, or related fields strongly preferred.
Experience in manufacturing process including, but not limited to, injection molding, press, stamping, die casting, welding, assembly, paint, chroming and other surface treatments, foaming, cut & sew, SMC, extrusion, SMT, various raw materials, and more.
Experience with Engines and Transmissions highly preferred.
Experience from OEM or major commodity suppliers strongly preferred.
Experience in understanding, analyzing, and breaking down piece price.
Bilingual preferred – Ability to read, write, and speak any two combinations of English, Korean, and/or Spanish fluently.
Multicultural – Openness to embrace and work with different sets of cultural values.
Willingness to learn and adapt.

Responsibilities

Understand program sourcing and key milestones in support of launch.
Identify potential suppliers, analyze capabilities, determine price, and select suppliers with Engineering and/or other relevant teams.
Select, develop, and manage supply base of assigned commodities by preparing and owning RFI’s, RFP’s and RFQ's for multi-year full production volume.
Prepare bid packages, perform bidder conferences, analyze and evaluate proposals, negotiate with, and recommend suppliers, and administer resulting contracts.
Negotiate long-term agreements and maintain best-in-class pricing.
Lead cost reduction activities.
Develop all assigned commodities with sourced suppliers meeting all required specifications and timing.
Evaluate and provide guidance on final selection of suppliers.
Assess supplier core competencies and cost competitiveness using HKMC and industry “should-cost” models.
Direct, manage and guide suppliers from “cradle to grave” through HMG’s established Parts Development process and activities.
Develop and achieve target quality level at each milestone from development phase leading to mass production and establish improvement plans/countermeasures for problematic parts/suppliers or any relevant issues that impact Quality and Delivery.
Drive flawless launches at assigned supplier sites, collaborating with cross-functional teams through adherence to ISIR (PPAP), proactively detecting and promptly responding to any significant issues related to Quality, Cost, and Delivery.
Hold effective working-level meetings with suppliers/partners for fast issue closure and relationship development.
Continuously negotiate with suppliers for the best-in-class piece price and tooling cost to achieve target vehicle cost.
Develop purchasing strategies with Engineering, Quality, Production, and other relevant teams.
Monitor and support preventing disruptions in the supply chain to avoid impact to HMGMA.
Work collaboratively with Engineering (R&D), Quality, and Production Planners.
Plan, organize and disseminate information related to production/potential suppliers.
Maintain up-to-date supply base information database.
Hire, develop, train, and manage a number of Buyers (Assistant Managers and Specialists).
Meet all other requirements as assigned.