Parts Development Buyer Manager - Powertrain Engine & Transmission

About the role

This role is part of the Powertrain Engine & Transmission Manager team at Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America (HMGMA). HMGMA is the first dedicated electric vehicle mass-production plant of Hyundai Motor Group and features advanced production technology.

Responsibilities

• Understand program sourcing and key milestones to support launch.
• Identify potential suppliers, analyze capabilities, determine price, and select suppliers with Engineering and/or other relevant teams.
• Select, develop, and manage supply base of assigned commodities by preparing and owning RFI’s, RFP’s and RFQ’s for multi-year full production volume, preparing bid packages, performing bidder conferences, analyzing, evaluating proposals, negotiating with, and recommending suppliers, and administering resulting contracts.
• Negotiate long term agreements and maintain best-in-class pricing.
• Lead cost reduction activities.
• Develop all assigned commodities with sourced suppliers meeting all required specifications and timing, evaluate and provide guidance on final selection of suppliers, assess supplier core competencies and cost competitiveness using HKMC and industry “should-cost” models, direct, manage, and guide suppliers from “cradle to grave” through HMG’s established Parts Development process and activities.
• Develop and achieve target quality level at each milestone from development phase leading to mass production and establish improvement plans/countermeasures for problematic parts/suppliers or any relevant issues that impact Quality and Delivery.
• Drive flawless launches at assigned supplier sites, collaborating with cross-functional teams through adherence to ISIR (PPAP), proactively detecting and promptly responding to any significant issues related to Quality, Cost, and Delivery.
• Hold effective working-level meetings with suppliers/partners for fast issue closure and relationship development.
• Continuously negotiate with suppliers for the best-in-class piece price and tooling cost to achieve target vehicle cost.
• Develop purchasing strategies with Engineering, Quality, Production, and other relevant teams.
• Monitor and support preventing disruptions in supply chain to avoid impact to HMGMA.
• Work collaboratively with Engineering (R&D), Quality, and Production Planners.
• Plan, organize, and disseminate information related to production/potential suppliers.
• Maintain up-to-date supply base information database.
• Hire, develop, train, and manage a number of Buyers (Assistant Mangers and Specialists).

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Management, Supply Chain, Finance or Accounting or related field from an accredited university.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office Suites, especially Excel and PowerPoint, required.
• Intermediate - Minimum 7 years of related job experience, preferably from Automotive industry in Purchasing, APQP, PPAP, Supplier Development/Engineering, Launch, Program Management, or related fields.
• Experience in manufacturing process including, but not limited to, injection molding, press, stamping, die casting, welding, assembly, paint, chroming and other surface treatments, foaming, cut & sew, SMC, extrusion, SMT, various raw materials, and more.
• Experience with Engines and Transmissions highly preferred.
• Experience from OEM or major commodity suppliers strongly preferred.
• Experience in understanding, analyzing, and breaking down piece price.
• Bilingual preferred – Ability to read, write, and speak any two combinations of English, Korean, and/or Spanish fluently.
• Multicultural – Openness to embrace and work with different sets of cultural values.
• Willingness to learn and adapt.
• Flexibility in working hours to include weekends, holidays, and off shifts.
• Travel Requirement • Domestic / International travel required.

Qualifications

• Required: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Management, Supply Chain, Finance or Accounting or related field from accredited university.
• Preferred: Intermediate - Minimum 7 years of related job experience from Automotive industry in Purchasing, APQP, PPAP, Supplier Development/Engineering, Launch, Program Management, or related fields.
• Years of experience from Automotive industry in Purchasing, APQP, PPAP, Supplier Development/Engineering, Launch, Program Management, or related fields strongly preferred.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office Suites, especially Excel and PowerPoint, required.
• Intermediate - Minimum 7 years of related job experience, preferably from Automotive industry in Purchasing, APQP, PPAP, Supplier Development/Engineering, Launch, Program Management, or related fields.
• Experience in manufacturing process including, but not limited to, injection molding, press, stamping, die casting, welding, assembly, paint, chroming and other surface treatments, foaming, cut & sew, SMC, extrusion, SMT, various raw materials, and more.
• Experience with Engines and Transmissions highly preferred.
• Experience from OEM or major commodity suppliers strongly preferred.
• Experience in understanding, analyzing, and breaking down piece price.
• Bilingual preferred – Ability to read, write, and speak any two combinations of English, Korean, and/or Spanish fluently.
• Multicultural – Openness to embrace and work with different sets of cultural values.
• Willingness to learn and adapt.
• Flexibility in working hours to include weekends, holidays, and off shifts.
• Travel Requirement • Domestic / International travel required.

Skills

• Strong command of the English language (written and spoken) is essential for safety, communication, documentation, and collaboration across the organization.

Benefits

• Competitive Medical / Vision / Dental insurance.
• Paid holidays.
• Paid time off.
• Competitive 401k plan.

Pay

TBD

Schedule

TBD