Regional Purchasing Supervisor ( Bilingual Korean/English)

Purchasing Shorter, Alabama


Description

Job Description


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. Primary Responsibilities

  • Lead and process all sourcing actions. Conduct lowest delivered cost analysis and negotiate and issue sourcing contracts (SNL) with suppliers
  • Develop, update, and maintain Bills of Material (BOM).
  • Development and over sight of global commodity strategies for the identified commodities
  • Manage the overall strategic and transactional relationships with the suppliers including, but not limited to, price increases, stop-ships, payments and Electronic Data Interchange (EDI)
  • Execute plans to deliver cost savings to meet annual targets
  • Initiate Early Sourcing Target Agreement (ESTA) with key suppliers
  • Maintain the records regarding material price and scheduling agreements
  • Manage change control, including RFQ, cost, timing, and implementation.
  • Support customer and internal Launch Readiness Reviews via Program Manager
  • Guide, mentor, and supervisor more juniors Buyers.

Education and Experience

  • BS in Business, Supply Chain, or other related field
  • 5+ years of previous experience in Supply Chain, Procurement, and/or Program Management preferred
  • Automotive Industry experience preferred
  • Bilingual (English/Korean) required due to communication with Head Quarters Program Team in South Korea and with Korean based suppliers

Desired Competencies

  • Strong analytical skills required
  • Intermediate Excel skills required
  • Ability to multitask and manage several projects and assignments simultaneously
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy in work product
  • Demonstrated effective communication skills, both written and verbal

Special Requirements

  • Infrequent travel may be required (domestic/international)