Project Purchasing Buyer

AISIN World Corp. of America•Cibolo, TX

34d•Onsite

About The Position

The Project Purchasing Buyer is responsible for leading and supporting daily supplier-related issue resolution for the assigned AISIN manufacturing facility, ensuring timely response and minimal production disruption. This role involves analyzing production costs, driving supplier performance improvement, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to resolve quality, delivery, and operational concerns. The buyer will manage change point activities, lead current production projects, and serve as the primary liaison between the plant and the supply base. Additionally, they will support IATF audit activities, manage supplier scorecards, and lead monthly cost approval/reporting.

Requirements

Effective written and verbal communication skills for internal and external contacts.
Strong computer skills with Microsoft Office, including PowerPoint and Excel, and the ability to create graphs/spreadsheets/charts.
Interpersonal and Communication Skills.
Organizational skills.
Negotiation Skills.
Document Management.
Ability to create effective memos and letters.
Must be able to operate a personal computer, telephone, and other office equipment.
Must be able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Must be able to work on multiple assignments at once, and complete assignments within deadline and budget (if applicable) with satisfactory quality.
Must be able to operate as an effective team member.
Must be committed to a high standard of safety and be willing and able to comply with all safety laws and all company safety policies.
Must maintain an acceptable attendance record.

Nice To Haves

Experience in automotive industry with understanding of standard job functions and requirements within the industry.
Prior Purchasing experience and/or Project experience in automotive industry or industrial environment.
Experience in multi-cultural environment, preferably Japanese-based.

Responsibilities

Lead and support daily supplier-related issue resolution for the assigned AISIN manufacturing facility, ensuring timely response and minimal production disruption.
Analyze and review current production costs, identifying variances and opportunities for cost improvement.
Drive supplier performance improvement initiatives, including root-cause analysis and corrective action activities for non-commercial issues.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address and resolve supplier-related quality, delivery, and operational concerns.
Manage and control all change point activities within the mass production supplier base, including ECI, PCR, ECR, and RSPME (FSR) processes.
Lead current production projects, such as resourcing activities and volume increase initiatives, ensuring effective communication, tracking, and coordination with relevant teams.
Support NAP plant meetings by preparing updates and reporting on current purchasing and supplier-related activities.
Strengthen relationships with NAP suppliers, serving as the primary liaison between the plant and the supply base.
Support IATF audit activities, ensuring supplier related processes and documentation meet compliance requirements.
Lead Supplier Scorecard management, including performance tracking, reporting, and communication with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
Lead Monthly Cost Approval/Reporting
Other tasks and duties as assigned.