Automotive Buyer - Contracts

Goken America; Raymond (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Professional development opportunities

Inclusive workplace culture

Job summary

A global engineering services company in Ohio is seeking a Procurement Specialist to support the entire purchasing lifecycle. The ideal candidate will manage purchase orders, build supplier relationships, and conduct negotiations. Candidates should have a BS degree in Business Administration and at least 3 years of procurement experience, preferably in the automotive sector. This role offers competitive compensation and emphasizes a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of related procurement experience.
• Experience in supply chain for automotive products highly preferred.
• Ability to work in a multinational team environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage Purchase Order activities including creation and vendor communication.
• Troubleshoot late-delivery or quality issues with vendors.
• Conduct competitive bid analysis and negotiations.

Skills

Negotiation

Project management

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Education

BS degree in Business Administration or related degree

Tools

SAP

MS Office (Excel, PPT)

Job description

Headquartered in Dublin, Ohio (USA) with Engineering Centers in Pune, India and Yokohama, Japan, Goken is a global Engineering Services and Product Development company founded in 2004. We partner with OEMs and suppliers across the mobility space and deliver innovative solutions to accelerate product development.

We embrace the motto “Time to Innovate” by pushing boundaries, cultivating entrepreneurial thinking, and empowering individuals who thrive on tackling challenges, embrace fresh ideas, and are driven to create solutions that shape the future.

Competitive compensation and benefits support professional growth and personal well‑being. We foster a culture built on high performance, collaboration, continuous improvement, and ongoing professional development.

Summary

Support the entire purchasing lifecycle by buying, at the most favorable price: raw materials, equipment, machinery, components, tooling, services and/or supplies for the development of business operations. This activity should be performed so that all items are delivered in accordance with the company’s quality, quantity, and delivery standards. This role requires the candidate to work in a small team while operating independently and routinely self‑checking their results.

Responsibilities

• Purchase Order management including PO creation, PO delivery to the correct vendor, confirming vendor PO receipt and answering vendor questions.
• Order receipt activities including obtaining vendor’s anticipated delivery date, troubleshooting late‑delivery or quality issues, supporting the Receiving team and managing invoice activities required for PO.
• Issue resolution and compliance.
• Build and manage relationships with both new and existing suppliers.
• Build and maintain internal relationships to facilitate the continuity of services required.
• Manage, confirm and communicate any additional information relating to an order; updating both internal and external parties as required.
• Transferring data in accordance with output activity.
• Ensuring systems are updated with the most current information.
• Assist with the development and execution of contracts.
• Facilitate competitive bid analysis and negotiations for goods and services.
• Supplier travel required when requested.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Business Administration or related degree.
• 3+ years of related procurement experience.
• Experience in supply chain and/or procurement for automotive products highly preferred.
• Experience with negotiating, writing, approving or rejecting contracts highly preferred.
• Highly proficient in all MS Office tools (primarily Excel and PPT).
• Ability to work in a multinational team environment.
• Experience using SAP is preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good organizational, analytical and problem‑solving skills.

Goken is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive, and engaging workplace across all global locations. We value diversity and provide equal opportunities for career growth and professional development, regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law.