Assistant Manager, Purchasing Projects

Hyundai Motor Company; Fountain Valley, Northern (CA, KY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vehicle lease allowance

Holiday pay

Vacation and sick time

Healthcare insurance

401(K) company match

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Hyundai Motor Company in Fountain Valley, CA is seeking a Senior Procurement professional to lead purchasing operations, drive cost optimization, and manage strategic supplier relationships across Hyundai affiliate networks.

The role requires extensive experience in procurement and contract management, with strong analytical and negotiation skills, and proficiency in SAP Purchasing software. On-site work is expected, with comprehensive benefits and a competitive salary package.

Qualifications

• Five or more years of experience in procuring commodities, equipment, or services.
• Five or more years of experience in the development, negotiation, or administration of contracts.
• Experience with purchasing/accounting/financial systems.
• Knowledge of MS Word, Excel, Access, and SAP Purchasing software is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage purchasing operations for assigned Business Units, driving value, cost effectiveness, and strategic sourcing outcomes.
• Partner with stakeholders through early engagement to provide purchasing guidance and support planning of complex initiatives.
• Lead financial analysis and support strategic management of Hyundai affiliate relationships through budgeting, spend analysis, KPI reporting, financial modeling, and data-driven recommendations.

Skills

Procurement experience

Contract management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

MS Word / Excel / Access knowledge

Education

High school diploma

Tools

SAP Purchasing

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Access

Job description

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At Hyundai, we’ve rethought our business and created cars that combine performance, quality, design and innovation into a complete package.

At Hyundai, we understand you're not just building a career – you're building a life. We believe in our people and realize that our success is a direct result of our commitment in offering you great opportunities for your career. If you would enjoy working in a dynamic environment and are looking for a chance to become part of a stellar team of professionals, we invite you to apply online today.

WORK MODEL

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WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Manage purchasing operations for assigned Business Units, driving maximum value, cost effectiveness, and strategic sourcing outcomes.
• Partner with stakeholders through early engagement to provide purchasing guidance, promote best practices, and support the planning and execution of complex initiatives.
• Lead financial analysis and support strategic management of Hyundai affiliate relationships (Innocean, Glovis, Mobis, and Hyundai AutoEver) by driving budget forecasting, spend analysis, KPI reporting, financial modeling, and data-driven recommendations that support negotiations, cost optimization, and management decision-making

HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

• Collaborate with Business Division leadership and Purchasing management to develop strategic sourcing plans, analyze business initiatives, and support key projects aligned with organizational objectives.
• Deliver exceptional customer service by partnering with Business Divisions to identify qualified suppliers, develop specifications, define scopes of work, and leverage enterprise-wide opportunities to maximize value and efficiency.
• Manage cross-functional affiliate workstreams by coordinating stakeholders, validating financial and operational data, resolving reporting discrepancies, developing executive presentations and analyses, and ensuring alignment of business requirements, reporting methodologies, and contractual obligations across internal departments and affiliate partners.
• Apply extensive knowledge of contract development, negotiation, and administration, including the preparation of comprehensive scopes of work and service agreements.
• Drive cost savings, cost avoidance, and value enhancement initiatives related to Marketing, Sales, and other assigned business functions through strategic sourcing and supplier management.
• Promote proactive procurement engagement by influencing stakeholders to involve Purchasing early in the planning and decision-making process.
• Serve as a trusted business advisor to assigned Business Divisions, providing strategic procurement expertise, market intelligence, and risk management guidance.
• Develop, maintain, and strengthen supplier relationships through regular performance reviews, continuous improvement initiatives, and effective supplier governance.
• Analyze organizational purchasing requirements, market trends, industry developments, and supplier capabilities to recommend process improvements and optimize procurement strategies.
• Prepare and present reports on spend analysis, supplier performance, cost savings, project status, and procurement metrics to support informed business decisions.
• Demonstrate a positive attitude, strong leadership, teamwork, professionalism, work ethic, integrity, and a commitment to delivering results in a collaborative environment.
• Proactively identify, assess, and resolve risks, issues, and challenges that may impact business operations, strategic initiatives, or project outcomes, ensuring timely and effective solutions.
• Escalate critical issues to management as appropriate to ensure visibility, alignment, informed decision-making, and evaluation of alternative courses of action.
• Participate in the recruitment, interviewing, evaluation, and selection process for new team members, contributing to the development of a high-performing organization.
• Exercise delegated Purchase Order approval authority for expenditures up to $100,000 in accordance with company policies and procurement governance requirements.
• Perform work directly related to the management, administration, and strategic operation of procurement and business functions.
• Exercise a high degree of discretion, independent judgment, and decision-making authority in managing matters of significance that impact business performance, financial results, and organizational objectives.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE ROLE

• Must be a high school graduate.
• Five or more years of experience in the procuring commodities, equipment, or services.
• Five or more years of experience in the development, negotiation, or administration of contracts.
• Experienced with purchasing/accounting/financial systems.
• Strong analytical skills
• Advanced written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills. Advanced negotiation and cost/price analysis skills.
• Knowledge of MS Word, Excel, Access, and experience with SAP Purchasing software is preferred.

WHAT HYUNDAI CAN OFFER YOU

• Compensation Range: $75,400.00 - $104,000.00 annual base salary
• 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)

OTHER DETAILS

Our Company adheres to the equal employment opportunity guidelines set forth by federal, state and local laws. The information requested on this form is sought in good faith and will not be used to discriminate against the applicant based on race, religion or creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic characteristics, marital status, sex or gender (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, or related circumstances), gender identity, gender expression, age, citizenship, sexual orientation, family care or medical leave status, military and veteran status, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state and local laws.