Parts Purchasing Manager

ZipRecruiter; Richmond Hill; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Parts Purchasing Manager to assist in strategic sourcing and supplier management. This role involves leading sourcing events, managing procurement procedures, and ensuring quality standards are met throughout the project lifecycle. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, detailed knowledge of the automotive industry, and fluency in Korean to facilitate communication with headquarters. Join a dynamic team where your expertise will drive success in delivering high-quality components for electric vehicles.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in Procurement within the automotive industry.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent industry-specific experience required.

Responsibilities

• Lead sourcing events and establish new car sourcing plans.
• Maintain strong relationships with suppliers and ensure quality requirements.

Skills

Procurement Procedures

Leadership Skills

Korean Language

Microsoft Office

Project Management

Cost Analysis

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Industrial System Engineering

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

Summary

The Parts Purchasing Manager assists the Senior Procurement Manager with strategic sourcing suppliers, issuing and evaluating RFQs, commercial issues and negotiation, cost reduction opportunities, and overall supplier management, such as supplying and quality issues-preference for candidates who can speak Korean fluently.

ABOUT MOBIS NORTH AMERICA ELECTRIFIED POWERTRAIN, LLC

MOBIS North America electrified Powertrain LLC (MNAe) is a Tier 1 supplier of BSA and PE systems, which are vital parts to produce electric vehicles, based on state-of-art manufacturing technology related to battery system assembly.

Essential Functions (To perform within this position successfully, the incumbent must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other duties may be assigned.)

[Procurement]

• Establishes new car sourcing plan and leads sourcing events
• Reviews legal documentation such as RFQs, LOIs, Term, and conditions and develops such documentation according to MOBIS Policy, and make contracts with suppliers
• Review, analyze, and clarify quote packages from suppliers
• Has knowledge of procurement procedures (SR review, issuing RFQ, quotation analysis, and supplier selection)
• Research potential suppliers and find, develop, and coordinate suppliers as necessary.
• Monitors Specialist tasks, including cost analysis for parts, tooling, and any supplier expenses, and negotiates prices with suppliers.

[Project Management]

• Is responsible for part development and implementations.
• Conducts detailed project plans, tactical execution, schedules, and cost estimates for each part of the project.
• Provides Management overview and reporting on critical project tasks.
• Maintains strong relationships with suppliers, internal and external customers, including the Sales Managers, to ensure on-time program deliverables.
• Communicates regularly with upper management, including HQ, regarding the status of current projects and obtains upper management guidance and approval as required.

[Supplier Management]

• Leads suppliers to meet the quality requirement during project and program
• Respond to supply shortages for supplier-related issues.
• Conducts Value engineering for any possible cost savings.
• Other tasks as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities: Yes

Basic Qualifications (The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required and for this position.)

Required Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent industry-specific experience required
• 7+ years of experience in a Procurement role within a manufacturing/automotive industry
• Working experience with Hyundai / Kia / MOBIS
• Bachelor's degree in Industrial System Engineering or Mechanical Engineering
• Experienced in automotive assembly/manufacturing

Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Strong sense of responsibility
• Detailed knowledge of the Just In Sequence process and system in the Automotive industry
• Korean skills to communicate with Korean Headquarter
• Excellent Leadership skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and high-pressure environment
• Excellence in Microsoft Office such as Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Experience in procurement
• Experience in injection, press, welding, paint, and assembly process

Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations: None

Working Conditions

Office setting, repetitive standing, walking within and between buildings, and occasional travel.