Senior Procurement Specialist

Hyundai Transys Georgia Seating System, LLC•Montgomery, AL

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Procurement (Development) Specialist performs and manages key duties in a plant, including EO/4M Changes Management, Parts Development, Suppliers' Quality Issue resolution, New Project Development process management, and other supply chain issues. This role is responsible for managing all these aspects from the Development through Mass Production stages.

Requirements

Experience and specialization in Purchase Management.
6+ years’ industry experience.
Understanding in shipping and logistics.
Experience in project planning and operations.
Excellent negotiation skills.
Good Multi-tasking skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Decision Making skills.
Problem Solving/Analysis skills.
Financial Management skills.
Business Acumen.
Detail oriented.
Ability to work extended hours as needed.
Ability to travel domestic US and/or international if needed.

Nice To Haves

Adheres to the upmost confidentiality, particularly in regards to handling employment/personal information.
Works with the team to ensure that all information from within the department is kept private.
Must possess the ability to change from one task to another in a quick manner based on company needs.
Works to ensure respectful, timely, accurate and appropriate communication across all levels of the organization.
Identifies problems and takes action to address current or future problems. Proactively engages to solve issues verses simply thinking about future actions.
Engages team members in developing goals, executing plans and delivering results (output). Motivates team members through clear and consistent communication. Models adaptability. Uses collaboration and influence skills to achieve successful outcomes.
Sets a good example for peers to follow.
Performs in such a way as to inspire a high degree of trust and acceptance amongst co-workers across all departments.
Focuses efforts on discovering and meeting the customer’s needs. Develops trust in all relationships internally and externally.
Efficiently organizes and executes assignments. Demonstrates self-discipline and reliability.
Understands situations, problems, or issues by breaking them down into smaller pieces, or tracing the implications of a situation in a step-by-step way. Systematically organizes the parts of problems. Makes systematic comparisons of data or aspects, prioritizing, planning, and developing countermeasures.
Adapts and works effectively in a variety of situations and with various individuals or groups. Seeks and appreciates opposing perspectives on issues. Adapts approach as the requirements of the situation change. Changes or easily accepts change in organization or job requirements.
Strives for an accident-free workplace. Keeps safety at the “heart” of everything done. Treats safety as a personal responsibility and sees oneself as being responsible for the safety of others.
Contributes meaningfully to work group efforts by offering new ideas for improvement. Demonstrates a cooperative manner in dealing with supervisors and other team members. Does his/her part toward group effort.
Works cooperatively with others. Welcomes and takes advantage of opposing ideas and opinion is always respectful to others.
Displays knowledge & skills necessary to perform assigned duties; understands Processes, procedures, standards, methods and technologies related to assignments; demonstrates functional/technical literacy; participates in measuring outcomes of work; keeps current on new developments in field of expertise: effectively uses available technology (automation, software, etc.).

Responsibilities

Manage EO/4M Changes Management.
Manage Parts Development.
Manage Suppliers' Quality Issues.
Manage New Project Development process.
Manage other Supply Chain Issues.
Manage all the above from Development through Mass Production Stage.
Adhere to HTGSS policies and procedures.
Learn, demonstrate, and uphold HTGSS Core Values.
Comply with all HTGSS Certification standards (TS16949, ISO 14001-2015, ISO 45001-2018).
Treat all HTGSS team members with respect and professional courtesy.
Maintain a positive work environment.
Manage the department budget efficiently.
Perform additional assignments/duties as assigned.
Adhere to all safety policies and procedures.
Comply with all safety policies and 5S clean philosophy.
Meet company safety goals.
Propose or receive 4M/EO Changes and process all required activities.
Analyze parts quality issues, productivity improvement, part supply issues, cost reduction, parts localization, and customer requests.
Check cost information for parts changes (Investment Cost, Increase/Decrease of unit price, etc.).
Implement strategies to minimize cost and maintain the company's forecasted budget.
Perform New Parts Sample T/O and validate effectiveness.
Track and manage EPI (Effective Part Information) for production line implementation.
Collect and evaluate countermeasures for suppliers' parts quality issues.
Check effectiveness and F/Proof for Suppliers' countermeasures.
Follow up on development status from development stage to SOP level for new projects.
Check Suppliers' Development process/status for new projects or parts development.
Perform daily/weekly Suppliers' inventory status checks to prevent part shortages.
Analyze forecasts and identify potential risks of Suppliers' part shortage issues in advance.
Coordinate with suppliers to ensure all delivery schedules are met on a timely basis.
Contact suppliers to schedule or expedite deliveries and resolve shortages, missed or late deliveries, and other problems.
Maintain files and keep all records.
Establish and build a pleasant relationship with suppliers for future business dealings.
Prepare a contingency plan.
Report to the Procurement Manager.