Purchasing Manager Jobs in Georgia

Purchasing Assistant Manager is responsible for leading purchasing activities for production items, including budget planning, localization, requisition review, supplier selection, order placement, and follow up. Report to purchasing manager and supervise assistance staff.

Essential Functions

Corporate:

• Adheres to the Hyundai Transys Georgia Powertrain (HTGP) policies and procedures and leads others in same.
• Learns, demonstrates and upholds the HTGP Core Values.
• Treats all HTGP team members with respect and professional courtesy.
• Confirms and adheres to all required HTGP Certification standards; Management System (IATF 16949), Environmental ISO 14001 and Health and Safety ISO 45001 policies and procedures
• Always maintains pro-team member environment.
• Manages the department budget efficiently as per approved annual budget
• Performs special assignments as required by management.

EHS:

• Adheres to all safety policies and procedures
• Complies with all safety policies and 5S clean philosophy to maintain a safe, clean working environment
• Consistently meets company safety goals

Technical:

• Negotiate terms and conditions including material price with vendors.
• Coordinate new developing parts with vendors.
• Research new suppliers for localization.
• Lead the evaluation of new supplier for production capability and quality system.
• Evaluate supplier’s performance periodically.
• Prepare for NAFTA trace value to customers.
• Maintain and verify country of origin data of all imported parts in order to pass through customs
• Follow up EO (engineering change order) with MP&L, customers, and suppliers.
• Prepare reporting for decision making such as in house/buying from vendors.
• Update the master file of material price, change the price if necessary.
• Reconcile material price between master file and SAP periodically.
• Maintain the records regarding material price and scheduling agreements.
• Reconcile vendor statements to purchasing and accounting records and resolve conflicts. Expedite vendor payment process as necessary.
• Communicates to all group leaders, team leaders and team members as required
• Responsible for managing inventories of production parts from oversea and issuing PO as well.
• Urgent business trip for supply management to local vendors

Leadership:

• Coordinate with other departments (QC, QA, Machining, Assembly, and PC) in order to support mass production.
• Proactively manage HTGP KPI requirements in order to meet yearly target.
• Lead all purchasing requirements supporting mass production.
• Lead local vendors to meet the project target date and the specification of requirement.
• Mange and account for PPAP process and communicate with other department actively.
• Follow up countermeasures to eliminate root cause and prevent from quality issue.
• Resolves the conflicts in positive manner and communicates with other departments.

Education

• High School/GED
• 4 Year Degree
• Master degree in business, management or engineering preferred

Reporting:

• Reports to: Purchasing Manager
• Direct Reports: 0 - 2

Competency Requirements

SUPERVISORY COMPETENCY

Effectively demonstrates leadership/management competencies; communicates critical issues to manager in a timely manner; meets deadlines; manages and resolves conflicts in a positive manner; creates a positive work environment; coaches and mentors Team Members; facilitates Team Member learning; clearly defines development expectations; measures results/outcomes; understands importance of labor relations; manages Team Member/ unit performance; determines objectives/strategies; controls budget/resource utilization; meets unit/department goals; effectively uses process/project management principles; demonstrates and applies policy and procedures to achieve area business results; develops and implements countermeasures to eliminate root cause and prevent problem recurrence; provides data as needed.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Communication: Works to insure respectful, timely, accurate and appropriate communication across all levels of the organization.
• Initiative: Identifies problems and takes action in light of this identification to address current or future problems. Proactively does things and does not simply think about future actions.
• Engagement: Engages team members in developing goals, executing plans and delivering results (output). Motivates team members through clear and consistent communication. Models adaptability. Uses collaboration and influence skills to achieve successful outcomes.
• Leads by Example: Sets a good example for subordinates to follow. Does not ask subordinates to do anything he/she is not willing to do.
• Customer Service Orientation: Focuses efforts on discovering and meeting the customer’s needs. Develops trust in all relationships internally and externally.
• Work Habits: Efficiently organizes and executes assignments. Demonstrates self-discipline and reliability.
• Analytical Skills / Problem Solving: Understands situations, problems, or issues by breaking them down into smaller pieces, or tracing the implications of a situation in a step by step way. Systematically organizes the parts of problems. Makes systematic comparisons of data or aspects, prioritizing, planning, and developing countermeasures.
• Flexibility / Adaptability: Adapts and works effectively in a variety of situations and with various individuals or groups. Seeks and appreciates opposing perspectives on issues. Adapts approach as the requirements of the situation change. Changes or easily accepts change in organization or job requirements.
• Works Safely: Strives for an accident-free workplace. Keeps safety at the “heart” of everything done. Treats safety as a personal responsibility and sees oneself as being responsible for the safety of others.
• Team Work: Contributes meaningfully to work group efforts by offering new ideas for improvement. Demonstrates a cooperative manner in dealing with supervisors and other team members. Does his/her part toward group efforts.
• Mutual Respect and Support: Works cooperatively with others. Welcomes and takes advantage of opposing ideas and opinions. Is always respectful to others.

TECHNICAL COMPETENCY*

Displays knowledge & skills necessary to perform assigned duties; understands Processes, procedures, standards, methods and technologies related to assignments; demonstrates functional/technical literacy; participates in measuring outcomes of work; keeps current on new developments in field of expertise: effectively uses available technology (automation, software, etc.)

• Applies companywide but are specifically defined per position essential functions.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

This position is in an office environment.

Position Requirements and Qualifications

• 3 – 5 years purchasing or SCM related experience required
• Knowledge of U.S. Custom regulations required
• Experience with Purchasing systems in US
• Self-motivation and ability to work with little direction
• Excellent oral communication and listening skills
• Outstanding organizational skills

Software Skills Required

• MS-Excel
• MS-PowerPoint
• MS-Word
• MS-Outlook

Software Skills Preferred

• VAATZ
• SAP
• CAD

Other Information

• Position may require domestic or international travel.
• Flexibility in working hours to include nights, weekends and holidays as required.
• OT required as needed.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States and possess the basic ability to read, write and communicate in English.
• Must satisfactorily complete HTGP hiring process requirements, which includes phone interview, in-person interview, medical and functional assessment, drug screen and background check.
• Candidates must be able to work some overtime hours and occasional weekend days.
• Candidates must be capable of working on their feet for long periods, demonstrating hand dexterity and tolerating repetitious work patterns.

This role description is a guideline and does not create contractual rights between the Company and any of its employees. The Company does not enter into any type of employment contract, implied or written, with its employees regarding job security. This Organization Participates in E-Verify. We maintain a drug free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.