Manager, Localization Coordination & Procurement
Hyundai Motor Company · Fountain Valley, CA · 6 days ago
On-siteInformation Technology$91k–$130k/yrFull-time
Work Model
Hyundai's compensation range for this role is $91,000 - $130,000 annual base salary.
What You Will Do
- Manage initiatives to localize key components and materials in North America, reducing tariff exposure and improving supply chain agility.
- Identify and track localization opportunities with localization system teams utilizing data analytics and cross-functional collaboration.
- Conduct market analysis to identify potential local suppliers, negotiate contracts and pricing terms with suppliers to achieve cost savings and favorable terms for the organization.
- Engage cross-functional teams in supplier selection, development, and evaluation processes and closely work with regional coordinators & Purchasing teams.
- Align localization and cost strategies with engineering, quality, and production teams at each manufacturing site.
- Evaluate and on-board local suppliers, ensuring alignment with Hyundai’s quality, cost, and delivery terms and conditions.
- Assess impact of tariff and trade changes on localization strategies and recommend mitigation actions.
- Support maintaining dashboards and reports to track localization progress, supplier performance metrics.
- Other duties as assigned by Manager to support key team objectives.
- Partners with leadership to develop resolutions of operational and strategic challenges related to localization and supplier performance. Escalates high-impact issues to senior leadership as needed.
- Conduct meetings, as needed, with cross-functional team.
What You Will Bring to the Role
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business, or related field preferred.
- MBA or equivalent advanced degree a plus.
- Six or more years of experience in procurement, supply chain, or manufacturing operations, preferably in the automotive industry.
- Experience with cost optimization and localization strategies is necessary.
- Proven track record in cost optimization, supplier management, and managing the information/activities of international trade regulations.
- Strong understanding of U.S. tariffs and global trade dynamics.
- Proficiency in cost analysis, supplier development, and project management.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Familiarity with procurement systems and data analytics tools.
- Cross-cultural experience is a plus.
- Strategic thinker with a hands-on approach.
- Results-oriented and proactive.
- Collaborative and adaptable in a fast-paced, global environment.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
What Hyundai Can Offer You
- Holiday Pay - the company shuts down with pay between Christmas and New Years.
- Vacation and sick time off.
- Healthcare insurance (medical, dental, and vision).
- 401(K) company match.
- Additional 401(K) Employer Enhanced Contribution program – eligible after 1 year of employment, in addition to the regular employer matching contribution.
- Basic life insurance, short- and long-term disability.
- Mental health, wellbeing, and employee assistance program.
- Health advocate (coordinate care and services, assistance with claim and billing issues, understanding Hyundai benefits).
Pay & Benefits
- Monthly Hyundai/Genesis vehicle lease allowance (including insurance and maintenance).
- Additional 401(K) Employer Enhanced Contribution program – eligible after 1 year of employment, in addition to the regular employer matching contribution.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business, or related field preferred.
- MBA or equivalent advanced degree a plus.
- Six or more years of experience in procurement, supply chain, or manufacturing operations, preferably in the automotive industry.
- Experience with cost optimization and localization strategies is necessary.
- Proven track record in cost optimization, supplier management, and managing the information/activities of international trade regulations.
- Strong understanding of U.S. tariffs and global trade dynamics.
- Proficiency in cost analysis, supplier development, and project management.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Familiarity with procurement systems and data analytics tools.
- Cross-cultural experience is a plus.
- Strategic thinker with a hands-on approach.
- Results-oriented and proactive.
- Collaborative and adaptable in a fast-paced, global environment.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
Skills
- Cost analysis.
- Supplier development.
- Project management.
- Data analytics.
- International trade regulations.
- Supplier selection and evaluation.
- Market analysis.
- Supplier negotiation.
- Localization strategy execution.
- Performance reporting.
- Problem solving.
Benefits
- Healthcare insurance (medical, dental, and vision).
- 401(K) company match.
- Additional 401(K) Employer Enhanced Contribution program – eligible after 1 year of employment, in addition to the regular employer matching contribution.
- Basic life insurance, short- and long-term disability.
- Mental health, wellbeing, and employee assistance program.
- Health advocate (coordinate care and services, assistance with claim and billing issues, understanding Hyundai benefits).
Pay & Schedule
- Annual base salary ranging from $91,000 to $130,000.
- Monthly Hyundai/Genesis vehicle lease allowance (including insurance and maintenance).
- Holiday Pay - the company shuts down with pay between Christmas and New Years.
- Vacation and sick time off.
- Healthcare insurance (medical, dental, and vision).
- 401(K) company match.
- Additional 401(K) Employer Enhanced Contribution program – eligible after 1 year of employment, in addition to the regular employer matching contribution.
- Basic life insurance, short- and long-term disability.
- Mental health, wellbeing, and employee assistance program.
- Health advocate (coordinate care and services, assistance with claim and billing issues, understanding Hyundai benefits).