POSITION TITLE - REGIONAL PURCHASING SUPERVISOR - Bilingual - English/Korean Required - Sponsorship Available DEPARTMENT - PURCHASING REPORTS TO - PURCHASING MANAGER Location - Montgomery, AL (Just outside) - 100% Onsite
Compensation - $75K - $85K (higher end for a very experienced candidate)
POSITION SUMMARY: This position is responsible for managing and delivering Americas' Purchasing-related activities for all new business opportunities, forward and current model programs on time and on budget. Guide, mentor, and supervisor more juniors Buyers.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Lead purchasing interaction with program teams for regional and/or global programs and new business.
Develop, update, and maintain Bills of Material (BOM).
Ensure financial commitments are met by launch
Develop, maintain, and drive implementation of cost roadmaps.
Consolidate and analyze regional CBOMs for global programs/pursuits, and identify potential global sourcing opportunities
Consolidate and analyze regional BOMs for global programs/new business.
Ensure that all program timing deliverables are achieved including but not limited to supplier sourcing and tooling kick-off.
Work with the supplier development team to meet program timing requirements.
Manage change control, including RFQ, cost, timing, and implementation.
Coordinate program cancellation and obsolescence cost recovery.
Set up annual budget and manage cost savings
Manage commercial issue with supplier
Support and participate in EHS objectives
Other duties may be assigned.
EDUCATION AND EXPERINCE:
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution/university with a preference for a degree in Business, Supply Chain, or other related field.
5+ years of previous experience in Supply Chain, Procurement, and/or Program Management preferred.
Bilingual - English/Korean Required - Sponsorship Available
Preferred experience in Injection parts/Molding
Highly prefer Advanced skill in excel and experience in SAP
Automotive Industry experience preferred
Strong grasp of Microsoft Office applications, with an emphasis on Excel and PowerPoint
Excellent organizational skills & attention to detail
Ability to multitask and perform in a deadline driven environment.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: May supervise junior Buyers
WORK ENVIRONMENT: Primarily office work environment
TRAVEL: Periodic travel may be required by car or plane.