The Entry Level Purchasing Specialist will procure manufactured materials and subassemblies for in-house production of high volume, high precision components and related materials and services. Reporting to the Commodity Manager, Purchasing.

• ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:Define, analyze and achieve target cost during the different phases of component development.
• Procure direct goods, and services for sites, which includes coordination of bid activities, vendor recommendations, negotiating, and contract writing.
• Coordinate purchasing activities with other plants globally.
• Participate in development of departmental goals and objectives.
• Conduct and lead meetings with suppliers to continuously improve quality and cost of purchased material.
• Provide guidance and assistance to other procurement associates.
• Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.
• Establish and maintain contacts with domestic and international vendors and suppliers of manufactured components and subassemblies.
• Define, achieve and track target cost for the assigned manufactured components, subassemblies, and materials.
• Measure and track supplier performance and capacities.
• Work closely with project teams and internal customers to satisfy purchasing and production goals.
• Complete understanding of materials, semi-finished products, and design documents (assembly drawings and parts lists, to ensure accuracy.
• Communicate effectively with designers, direct technicians, and suppliers as required.

• OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES AND JOB INFORMATION:Participate in Project Management activities.
• Participate in development of Purchasing goals and objectives.
• Update and maintain system information relevant to project material purchases. Assist in resolving logistic and accounting issues with manufactured material suppliers.
• Recommend and establish organizational committees related to the effective functioning of the organization objectives; seek opportunities to promote the vision and values of the organization.
• Plans expansion of service delivery and provides guidance and assistance to subordinate managers in solving operational problems; establishes long-range goals for subordinate work units

• MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:Bachelor s Degree in business administration or a related field.
• Two three years experience in lean manufacturing systems in an automotive environment.
• Two three years procurement experience.
• Some experience working with computer technology in the development of inventory control programs.
• Excellent communication, verbal and written skills, self-motivated, self-starter, sense of urgency, personal, extroverted personality, well organized.
• Efficient computer skills with Microsoft Office
• Available to travel domestically and internationally as required, less than 25%.