Sr. Specialist, PCL Buyer & PMO

Astemo Indiana•Rock Spring, GA

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Buyer/PMO Specialist is a dual-function role responsible for supporting both procurement activities and project management initiatives within PC&L. This position ensures accurate purchasing execution, maintains supplier relationships, and supports operational projects to improve delivery, quality, and cost performance. The role requires strong organization, follow-through, and the ability to coordinate cross-functional tasks while maintaining reliability in day-to-day purchasing duties.

Requirements

3–5 years of experience in procurement, supply chain analysis, or a related manufacturing environment.
Experience in cost analysis, data management, or supplier performance reporting.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and data visualization skills.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, or equivalent).
Familiarity with procurement processes, cost modeling, and supplier performance metrics.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with cross-functional teams and suppliers.
Detail-oriented with the ability to identify trends and provide actionable insights.
Ability to work independently while supporting overall departmental goals.

Nice To Haves

Automotive or Tier-1 manufacturing background preferred but not required.
Experience with trade compliance, tariffs, and global sourcing analysis is a plus.

Responsibilities

Maintain dashboards and spend analysis reports for spending, supplier performance, and cost trends.
Assist with Requests for Quotation (RFQs) by analyzing pricing, terms, and supplier competitiveness.
Monitor and track purchase order activity, delivery schedules, and material availability through available systems.
Support compliance by maintaining corporate and internal procedures and required record-keeping for audit purposes.
Collaborate with Procurement, Production Control, Engineering, and Quality to ensure data integrity and accurate supplier information.
Conduct market research and coordinate with Corporate as needed to identify alternative suppliers, benchmark pricing, and assess supply risks.
Participate in cost reform, value analysis/value engineering (VA/VE), and continuous improvement projects.
Prepare executive-level summaries, operational reports, and risk assessments to support management decisions.
Assist with planning, coordinating, and tracking New Model projects.
Support project timelines, task assignments, follow-ups, and milestone monitoring.
Maintain project documentation, action logs, risk registers, and progress reports.
Prepare dashboards, presentations, and status updates for leadership.
Help ensure alignment between project goals, PC&L priorities, and operational needs.
Facilitate communication between departments to maintain progress and accountability.
Research data, benchmark best practices, and provide recommendations to support project success.
Promotes a safety-first attitude and provides a safe work environment by obtaining knowledge and then following all required OSHA regulations which may or may not include: Personal Protective Equipment, LOTO, Crane, Powered Lifts, Machine Guarding, Chemicals, Fall Protection, Fire Protection, Incident reporting, Respirator, Hearing conservation, Confined Spaces, and others.
Follow all procedures/ policies and/or standards
Effectively manage multiple priorities and maintain accuracy in a fast-paced environment.
Demonstrate strong time management and communication skills to support timely reporting and decision-making.