Automotive Buyer/Planner

Goken America

Raymond (OH)

On-site

USD 60,000 - 80,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits package

One month paid time off

Relocation assistance

Job summary

A leading Engineering Services company in Ohio is seeking a Procurement Specialist to manage the purchasing lifecycle for Automotive products. Candidates should have a BS degree in Business Administration and at least 2 years of related experience. Strong negotiation and communication skills are essential. The role also offers competitive pay, benefits, and opportunities for professional growth, including relocation assistance.

Qualifications

2+ years of Procurement experience for Automotive products or equivalent.
Experience with planning and BOM Management.
High proficiency in MS Office tools, especially Excel.

Responsibilities

Manage Purchase Order creation and delivery.
Build relationships with suppliers and manage order issues.
Conduct competitive bid analysis and negotiations.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

MS Office proficiency

Negotiation skills

Education

BS degree in Business Administration

Tools

SAP

CAD software

Job description

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Headquartered in Dublin, Ohio, Goken America is an Engineering Services and Product Development company founded in 2004. At Goken America we strive to expand and deliver upon our company motto of “Creating Something Different”. We are continually striving to strengthen our organization, and are always seeking talented individuals who have a strong desire to work in an environment where they can make a difference.

Our “Vision” is to empower our associates to affect change wherever change is needed. Our “Mission” is that in building trust we foster greatness in our people, excellence in our clients and impact in our communities.

Goken America provides an excellent benefits package, one month of paid time off per year and a very competitive compensation plan. In addition, when applicable, we will also provide relocation assistance, temporary housing, visa support and other fringe benefits.

Support the entire purchasing lifecycle with planning and by buying, at the most favorable price: raw materials, equipment, machinery, components, tooling, services and/or supplies for Automotive Accessories kit development. This activity should be performed so that all items are delivered in accordance with 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 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

Requirements

BS degree in Business Administration or related degree and 2+ years of Procurement experience for Automotive products or equivalent combination of education and experience
Experience with CAD drawings; including knowledge of prototype parts and understanding Bill of Materials (BOM)
Experience with planning and Bill of Materials (BOM) Management
Demonstrated understanding of specific manufacturing processes
Experience independently leading meetings with external partners including negotiation, delivery and overall assessment discussions
Experience leading ongoing Quality, Cost, Delivery and Development discussions with suppliers
Highly proficient in all MS Office tools (primarily Excel and PPT)
Experience using SAP is preferred
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Good organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills

Goken America (“Goken”) is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or any other applicable protected basis under federal, state, or local law. The information collected by this application is solely to determine suitability for employment, verify identity, and maintain employment statistics on applicants.

Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is, in simple terms, a change in the way things are typically done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity. Please inform Goken’s personnel representative if you need assistance completing this application or to otherwise participate in the application process.

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