Responsibilities:
- Analyze production schedules, material requirements, and inventory levels to coordinate the procurement of materials and components needed to manufacture automotive suspension and drivetrain assemblies.
- Coordinate with domestic and overseas suppliers to secure the timely supply of production materials and components in accordance with manufacturing schedules and material specifications.
- Review supplier quotations, component pricing, and procurement costs to evaluate purchasing options and support cost-control decisions.
- Coordinate with suppliers to verify that procured components and materials meet applicable customer specifications, engineering requirements, and quality standards.
- Monitor supplier lead times, delivery performance, and material availability to identify potential shortages and mitigate supply disruptions affecting production.
- Analyze material consumption, inventory data, and procurement schedules to support material planning and maintain appropriate inventory levels for ongoing manufacturing operations.
- Maintain procurement and materials records in company systems, including purchase orders, supplier pricing, delivery schedules, and material transactions.
- Coordinate with internal production, quality, engineering, and materials management teams to address procurement issues involving component specifications, delivery delays, material shortages, and cost discrepancies.
- Analyze supplier quotations, material price changes, and relevant market conditions to identify cost variations and support procurement planning.
- Review applicable import documentation, tariff classifications, country-of-origin information, and import requirements for materials and components sourced from overseas suppliers.
- Evaluate supplier performance based on applicable criteria, including delivery reliability, pricing, product conformity, and compliance with purchasing requirements.
- Coordinate procurement planning with relevant suppliers and internal departments to address changes in customer demand and production requirements.
- Maintain purchasing procedures and procurement records in accordance with company policies, customer requirements, and applicable regulations.
- Negotiate supplier pricing, delivery terms, and other purchasing conditions to support reliable material supply and cost-effective manufacturing operations.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree and a minimum of two years of relevant professional experience.
- Knowledge of automotive parts procurement, materials planning, supplier coordination, procurement cost analysis, and inventory management.
- Familiarity with automotive manufacturing supply chains and the coordination of component procurement with production schedules and customer requirements.
- Familiarity with ERP, MES, MRP, and WMS systems used to manage purchasing, production, material requirements, and inventory information.
- Ability to analyze supplier quotations, material costs, delivery schedules, and procurement data to support purchasing and materials planning decisions.
- Ability to coordinate with overseas suppliers and internal manufacturing teams regarding component specifications, material availability, delivery schedules, and procurement requirements.
How to Apply
Interested applicants should submit a resume and references to:
Seohan Auto USA Administration Team
2590 Innovation Drive, Auburn, AL
