Purchasing AM - Plant 2

Hyundai Transys Georgia Powertrain, Inc•West Point, GA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Purchasing Assistant Manager is responsible for leading purchasing activities for production items. This includes budget planning, localization, requisition review, supplier selection, order placement, and follow-up. The role reports to the purchasing manager and involves supervising assistant staff. The position requires adherence to Hyundai Transys Georgia Powertrain (HTGP) policies and procedures, core values, and safety standards. The Purchasing Assistant Manager will manage the department budget efficiently, perform special assignments, and ensure a safe and clean working environment by complying with safety policies and the 5S clean philosophy. Key responsibilities include negotiating terms and conditions with vendors, coordinating new developing parts, researching new suppliers for localization, leading the evaluation of new suppliers for production capability and quality systems, and evaluating supplier performance periodically. The role also involves preparing for NAFTA trace value to customers, maintaining and verifying country of origin data for imported parts, following up on engineering change orders (EO) with relevant parties, preparing reports for decision-making (e.g., in-house vs. vendor purchasing), updating and reconciling material prices in the master file and SAP, maintaining records of material price and scheduling agreements, reconciling vendor statements, and expediting vendor payments. The Purchasing Assistant Manager is responsible for managing inventories of production parts from overseas, issuing purchase orders (PO), and conducting urgent business trips for supply management. Additionally, the role requires coordination with other departments (QC, QA, Machining, Assembly, and PC) to support mass production, proactively managing HTGP KPI requirements, leading purchasing requirements for mass production, guiding local vendors to meet project targets and specifications, managing the PPAP process, and implementing countermeasures to eliminate root causes and prevent quality issues. Conflict resolution and inter-departmental communication are also key aspects of the role.

Requirements

3 – 5 years purchasing or SCM related experience required
Knowledge of U.S. Custom regulations required
Experience with Purchasing systems in US
Self-motivation and ability to work with little direction
Excellent oral communication and listening skills
Outstanding organizational skills
Must be at least 18 years of age.
Must be eligible to work in the United States and possess the basic ability to read, write and communicate in English.
Must satisfactorily complete HTGP hiring process requirements, which includes phone interview, in-person interview, medical and functional assessment, drug screen and background check.
Candidates must be able to work some overtime hours and occasional weekend days.
Candidates must be capable of working on their feet for long periods, demonstrating hand dexterity and tolerating repetitious work patterns.

Nice To Haves

Master degree in business, management or engineering preferred
VAATZ
SAP
CAD

Responsibilities

Lead purchasing activities for production items, including budget planning, localization, requisition review, supplier selection, order placement, and follow-up.
Adhere to Hyundai Transys Georgia Powertrain (HTGP) policies and procedures and lead others in doing so.
Uphold HTGP Core Values and maintain a pro-team member environment.
Comply with IATF 16949 and 45001 policies and procedures.
Manage the department budget efficiently.
Perform special assignments as required by management.
Adhere to all safety policies and procedures and maintain a safe, clean working environment.
Negotiate terms and conditions, including material price, with vendors.
Coordinate new developing parts with vendors.
Research new suppliers for localization.
Lead the evaluation of new suppliers for production capability and quality systems.
Evaluate supplier performance periodically.
Prepare for NAFTA trace value to customers.
Maintain and verify country of origin data of all imported parts.
Follow up on engineering change orders (EO) with MP&L, customers, and suppliers.
Prepare reporting for decision-making (e.g., in-house/buying from vendors).
Update the master file of material price and change prices if necessary.
Reconcile material price between the master file and SAP periodically.
Maintain records regarding material price and scheduling agreements.
Reconcile vendor statements to purchasing and accounting records and resolve conflicts.
Expedite vendor payment process as necessary.
Manage inventories of production parts from overseas and issue POs.
Conduct urgent business trips for supply management to local vendors.
Coordinate with other departments (QC, QA, Machining, Assembly, and PC) to support mass production.
Proactively manage HTGP KPI requirements to meet yearly targets.
Lead all purchasing requirements supporting mass production.
Lead local vendors to meet project target dates and specification requirements.
Manage and account for the PPAP process and communicate with other departments actively.
Follow up on countermeasures to eliminate root causes and prevent quality issues.
Resolve conflicts in a positive manner and communicate with other departments.