Hyundai Transys Georgia Powertrain - West Point, GA
posted 3 days ago
Full-time - Mid Level
West Point, GA
Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
About the position
The Purchasing Assistant Manager will oversee supplier sourcing and management for electric vehicle (EV) and hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) projects in North America. This role involves discovering and evaluating suppliers, ensuring compliance with localization requirements, and achieving target pricing and quality specifications for automotive components. The position requires extensive experience in the automotive industry, particularly with North American car manufacturers and transmission companies.
Responsibilities
- Take charge of supplier sourcing for EV and HEV North America projects.
- Discover suitable suppliers of sub-components/parts in North America.
- Evaluate new suppliers and expand the North America supplier pool.
- Ensure fulfillment of localization to meet USMCA conditions.
- Achieve required target price and meet specifications and quality standards.
- Calculate North American supplier prices by project and collect quotations.
- Analyze costs and negotiate prices with suppliers to meet HQ target prices.
- Conduct bidding and supplier nomination processes.
- Review and modify supplier contracts and manage project events related to purchasing, delivery, and quality.
Requirements
- Minimum 7 years of Purchasing/Procurement experience in the automotive industry.
- Experience with North American carmakers and transmission companies in a purchasing or procurement role.
- High knowledge of transmission/motor/inverter sub-component suppliers.
- Experience with EV & HEV transmission projects.
Nice-to-haves
- Experience with major Tier 1 suppliers.
- Familiarity with the Big 3 American carmakers.
- Knowledge of quality control and mass production response levels.
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Opportunities for professional development
- Health insurance
- Retirement savings plan
