Assistant Manager - Parts Development (Seats/CPM)

Hyundai Motor Group; Alabama; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Hyundai Motor Group is seeking an Assistant Manager for Parts Development (Seats/CPM) at HMMA in Montgomery, AL. You will oversee purchasing activities for production and new model parts, manage supplier safety, quality, cost, and delivery, and lead cost-reduction initiatives while developing supply base relationships with plant management.

The role requires strong negotiation, strategic planning, and extensive experience in automotive supply chain management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent preferred.
• 5 – 10 years job related experience with supervisory duties preferred.
• Minimum five (5) years of progressively responsible supply chain experience desired.
• Long-term planning and strategy development experience desired.

Responsibilities

• Implement policies and procedures to ensure an efficient and professional operation.
• Mentor and develop Team Members, fostering their growth through regular engagement and training.
• Lead by example by demonstrating the Hyundai Way.
• Track, measure, and improve part related Supplier Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery, and Development (S-QCDD) KPIs.
• Select, develop, and manage supply base for production parts, components, and systems by preparing RFIs/RFQs, negotiating long-term agreements, leading cost reductions, and monitoring supplier performance.
• Enhance supplier safety, part quality, and delivery, and reduce risks.
• Write action reports related to corrective countermeasures for part quality defects.
• Establish supplier partnerships with plant management and above level.
• Continuously expand expertise in automotive component function, supply chain, quality control, and manufacturing processes.
• Communicate results of supplier process audits and propose corrective actions.
• Collaborate with R&D from initial product development stages and develop parts with suppliers.
• Formulate yearly commodity and supply base strategy based on purchasing value and other factors.

Skills

Microsoft Suite

SAP or ERP

Automotive supply chain quality

Business / Technical Writing

Negotiation and Persuasion

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

None

Job description

Assistant Manager - Parts Development (Seats/CPM)

Date: Oct 28, 2026

Location

Montgomery, AL, US

Position Summary:

Responsible for purchasing activities relating to supplier safety, cost, quality, delivery and service for production parts and new model parts development at HMMA.

Essential Functions:

• Implement policies and procedures to ensure an efficient and professional operation consistent with corporate vision.
• Mentor and develop Team Members, fostering their growth through regular engagement and training.
• Lead by example by demonstrating the attributes of the Hyundai Way.
• Track, measure, and improve part related Supplier Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery, and Development (S-QCDD) key performance indicators.
• Select, develop, and manage supply base for production parts, components, and systems by: – Preparing Requests for Quotation (RFI/RFQ) for multi-year full production quantities – Negotiating long-term agreements and maintaining competitive pricing – Leading yearly cost reduction activities – Monitoring and improving supplier safety, quality, and delivery performance
• Enhance supplier safety, part quality, and delivery, as well as reduce risks.
• Write action reports related to effective countermeasures for part quality defects.
• Establish supplier partnerships directly with plant management, CEO, and/or above level.
• Continuously expand expertise in automotive component function, supply chain, quality control, and manufacturing processes.
• Communicate the results of supplier process audits and put forward corrective suggestions.
• Devise ideas together with R&D from the initial product development stages, as well as develop parts together with suppliers.
• Formulate and implement yearly commodity and supply base strategy based on Annual Purchasing Value and all other relevant factors.
• Explore available technology and implement best practices related to purchasing activities.
• Evaluate part designs with engineering, quality, and suppliers to obtain optimum efficiencies.
• Plan, organize, track, and disseminate information related to production suppliers.
• Participate in purchasing related internal meetings, including making presentations to senior management.
• Maintain up-to-date supply base information database.
• Perform localization activities by identifying target parts for localization, sourcing local suppliers for new and existing vehicle projects, and formulating and implementing localization commodity and supply base strategy.
• Support alignment of business plan themes and mature the negotiation performance and cost management organizational operating model that optimally supports HMMA and HMG operating infrastructure.
• Collaborate with internal and external groups and individuals, effectively manage stakeholders, resolve issues, conduct advanced problem analysis, problem solving, and decision-making capability.
• Ensure purchasing maintains competitiveness in which all potential suppliers are treated impartially, honestly, and consistently.
• Perform cost studies with comparative analysis.
• Ensure any changes in design of components are approved through 4M (Man, Machine, Material, Method) HMMA process.
• Work closely with suppliers to optimize supplier processes by identifying inefficiencies and other areas of loss and develop / implement viable countermeasures through (PDCA) system.
• Act as Head of Section in the absence of manager allocating resources to ensure timely, high-quality work, and adjust resources based on workload drivers, volume, and performance trends.
• Collaborate with other Team Members to create a unified parts development team, achieving high performance and efficiency by establishing best practices.
• Support and rotate within all HMMA purchasing functions as assigned.
• Administer, coordinate, and comply with all Business Management System (BMS), Environmental Management System (EMS), and Safety Management System (SMS) requirements.
• Meet all other requirements as assigned.

Education:

Bachelor's degree or equivalent preferred

Related Experience:

• 5 – 10 years job related experience with supervisory duties preferred
• Minimum five (5) years of progressively responsible supply chain experience desired
• Long-term planning and strategy development experience desired

Skills / Knowledge:

• Proficient computer skills including working knowledge of Microsoft Suite to include Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.
• SAP or equivalent ERP system(s) desired
• Proficient knowledge about automotive component supply chain quality control and manufacturing processes
• Business / Technical Writing: Crafting and delivering professional emails, reports, proposals, and presentations to communicate complex information in a clear and accessible way to various audiences.
• Negotiation and Persuasion: Effectively communicating ideas and influencing others.
• Communication: Possessing a broad and nuanced vocabulary to express complex idea, demonstrating strong grammatical accuracy and fluency. Speaking and writing English with confidence and ease utilizing clear enunciation and appropriate tone.

Additional Information:

Position may require occasional travel (domestic or foreign). Flexibility in working hours to include weekends, holidays, and off shift. Position may require on-call duty or overtime due to overall responsibility.