Purchasing Assistant Manager @ Automotive Supplier. Note: Purchasing Exp required.

$80,000 - $80,000/Yr

International Business Promotion - Hopkinsville, KY

Full-time - Mid Level

Hopkinsville, KY

About the position

The Purchasing Assistant Manager will support the Purchasing Manager in a well-established international automotive manufacturing company. This role requires a strong background in purchasing within the automotive sector, with responsibilities including training staff and ensuring compliance with industry standards such as ISO14001 and ISO IATF/16949.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Purchasing Manager in daily operations of the Purchasing Department.
• Provide training to staff within the Purchasing Department.
• Ensure compliance with ISO14001 and ISO IATF/16949 standards.
• Manage purchasing activities and maintain supplier relationships.
• Analyze purchasing data to optimize procurement processes.

Requirements

• 3+ years of purchasing experience in a manufacturing company, preferably in the automotive industry.
• Bilingual in English and Japanese.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel.
• Experience in an assistant manager role.
• High school diploma or GED.

Nice-to-haves

• 5+ years of purchasing experience in a similar sector.
• Familiarity with safety measures in manufacturing.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Paid time off