Parts Development Commodity Buyer Assistant Manager - PE System Job Details | Hyundai Motor Company

Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America (HMGMA) is an innovative electric vehicle mass-production plant using cutting-edge production technology. The Parts Development Commodity Buyer Assistant Manager will source, select, develop, and manage suppliers for assigned commodities, negotiate pricing and contracts, support quality and delivery milestones, and lead flawless launches. The role also manages
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supply-chain continuity, cross-functional collaboration, supplier information, and buyer development.
Responsibilities
• Understand program sourcing and key milestone in support of launch
• Identify potential suppliers, analyze capabilities, determine price, and select suppliers with Engineering and/or other relevant teams
• Select, develop, and manage supply base of assigned commodities by:
• Preparing and owning RFI’s, RFP’s and RFQ's for multi-year full production volume
• Preparing bid packages, performing bidder conference, analyzing, evaluating proposals, negotiating with, and recommending suppliers, and administering resulting contracts
• Negotiating long term agreements and maintaining best-in-class pricing
• Leading cost reduction activities
• Develop all assigned commodities with sourced supplier meeting all required specification and timing
• Evaluate and provide guidance on final selection of suppliers. Assess supplier core competencies and cost competitiveness using HKMC and industry “should-cost” models
• Direct, manage and guide suppliers from “cradle to grave” through HMG’s established Parts Development process and activities
• Develop and achieve target quality level at each milestone from development phase leading to mass production and establish improvement plans/countermeasures for problematic parts/suppliers or any relevant issues that impact Quality and Delivery
• Drive flawless launches at assigned supplier sites, collaborating with cross functional teams through adherence to ISIR (PPAP), proactively detecting and promptly responding to any significant issues related to delivery, cost, and quality
• Hold effective working-level meetings with suppliers/partners for fast issue closure and relationship development
• Continuously negotiate with suppliers for the best-in-class piece price and tooling cost to achieve target vehicle cost
• Develop purchasing strategies with Engineering, Quality, Production, and other relevant teams
• Monitor and support preventing disruptions in supply chain to avoid impact to HMGMA
• Work collaboratively with Engineering (R&D), Quality, and Production Planners
• Plan, organize and disseminate information related to production/potential suppliers
• Maintain up-to-date supply base information database
• Hire, develop, train, and manage a number of buyers
• Meet all other requirements as assigned
Skills
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Management, Supply Chain, Finance or Accounting or related field from accredited university
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office Suites, especially Excel and PowerPoint, required
• Strong command of the English language (written and spoken) is essential for safety, communication, documentation, and collaboration across the organization
• Occasional lifting of office supplies (up to 15 pounds)
• Frequent use of hands and fingers for typing and handling documents
• Ability to sit, stand, and walk within the office environment as needed
• Standing, walking, bending, and reaching for extended durations
• Repeated lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling of materials and products (up to 25–30 pounds)
• Manual dexterity for handling power tools, machinery, or production equipment
• Working in environments that may be noisy, hot, or require the use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Ability to climb ladders or stairs and operate equipment safely and effectively
• Capability to learn and work on multiple production processes, as required
• Adequate visual and auditory abilities to identify safety hazards and communicate clearly
• Consistent

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