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INTRODUCTION

Headquartered in Dublin, Ohio (USA) with Engineering Centers in Pune, India and Yokohama, Japan, Goken is a global Engineering Services and Product Development company founded in 2004. We partner with OEMs and suppliers across the mobility space, as well as clients in non-mobility industries, to deliver innovative solutions and accelerate product development. At Goken, we embrace our motto of “Time to Innovate” by pushing boundaries, cultivating entrepreneurial thinking, and empowering individuals who thrive on tackling challenges, embrace fresh ideas, and are driven to create solutions that shape the future. This mindset fuels our mission and empowers our teams to solve complex problems, deliver measurable value, and move our clients and industries forward. Our Vision is to empower associates to drive innovation and lead meaningful change wherever it’s needed, ensuring we stay ahead of the challenges and opportunities of tomorrow. Our Mission is to build trust that fosters greatness in our people, excellence in our clients, and positive impact in the communities we serve. Goken offers a competitive compensation structure and benefits that support professional growth and personal well-being. We also foster a culture built on high performance, collaboration, continuous improvement, and ongoing professional development.

SUMMARY

Support the entire purchasing lifecycle by buying, at the most favorable price: raw materials, equipment, machinery, components, tooling, services and/or supplies for the development of business operations. This activity should be performed so that all items are delivered in accordance with company’s quality, quantity and delivery standards. This role requires the candidate to work in a small team while operating independently and routinely self-checking their results.

Responsibilities

- Review delivered parts for initial quality checks referencing the drawings/blueprints
- Purchase Order management including: PO creation, PO delivery to the correct vendor, confirming vendor PO receipt and answering vendor questions.
- Order receipt activities including: Obtaining vendor’s anticipated delivery date, troubleshooting late-delivery or quality issues, supporting Receiving team and managing invoice activities required for PO.
- Issue resolution and compliance.
- Build and manage relationships with both new and existing suppliers.
- Build and maintain internal relationships to facilitate the continuity of services required.
- Manage, confirm and communicate any additional information relating to an order; updating both internal and external parties as required.
- Transferring data in accordance with output activity.
- Ensuring systems are updated with the most current information.
- Assist with the development and execution of contracts.
- Facilitate competitive bid analysis and negotiations for goods and services.
- Supplier travel required when requested.

QUALIFICATIONS

- BS degree in Business Administration or related degree and 3+ years of Procurement experience for Automotive products or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Experience with CAD drawings; including knowledge of prototype parts and understanding Bill of Materials (BOM) and performing initial quality inspection
- Experience with planning and Bill of Materials (BOM) Management
- Demonstrated understanding of specific manufacturing processes.
- Experience independently leading meetings with external partners including negotiation, delivery and overall assessment discussions.
- Experience leading ongoing Quality, Cost, Delivery and Development discussions with suppliers.
- 3+ years of Experience using SAP (or similar other ERP Tools)
- Highly proficient in all MS Office tools (primarily Excel and PPT).
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Good organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills.

The pay range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base pay only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. California Pay Range: $40 USD - $48 USD

Goken is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive, and engaging workplace across all global locations. We value diversity and provide equal opportunities for career growth and professional development, regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law.