Automotive Project Buyer & Planner

Standard Motor Products, Inc.; Greenville, Northern (SC, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Standard Motor Products, Inc. in Greenville, SC is seeking a Project & Production Buyer/Planner to lead cross-functional projects, support EPO/OES efforts, and negotiate favorable supplier terms. The role requires automotive experience and strong MRP/MS Office proficiency.

The incumbent will manage purchase orders, supplier qualification to ISO 9001 / IATF 16949 standards, and drive inventory turns while collaborating with Engineering and the Materials Manager to ensure on-time project launches.

Qualifications

• Minimum Associate Degree and 5 years material purchasing experience.
• Experience leading projects with cross-functional teams.
• Automotive experience required.
• Working knowledge of MRP systems.
• Proficient with MS Office.
• Good collaboration, organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Project & production Buyer/Planner.
• Support for EPO and Key OE/OES projects as assigned.
• Lead smaller scope projects as needed.
• Work with Engineering to request PPAPs.
• Review and approve ECRs.
• Source from current supplier base and/or find new ISO 9001 or IATF 16949 low-cost suppliers per SMP strategy.
• Provide best practices training for purchasing staff as assigned.
• Negotiate with suppliers.
• Set up Purchase Orders, and manage parts within SMP standard operating procedures.
• Order capital and tooling to support new processes and parts.
• Monitor and maintain inventory levels to achieve annual turns target.
• Set-up and track new parts to ensure a successful project launch.
• Manage invoicing, receiving and delivery issues for a timely resolution.
• Create, manage and distribute various reports as required.
• Help guide and direct the Buyer/Planners as needed by the Materials Manager.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Materials Manager.

Skills

Automotive experience

Project leadership

Cross-functional teamwork

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Negotiation

Education

Associate Degree

Tools

MRP systems

MS Office

Job description

Standard Motor Products, Inc. in Greenville, SC is seeking a Project & Production Buyer/Planner to lead cross-functional projects, support EPO/OES efforts, and negotiate favorable supplier terms. The role requires automotive experience and strong MRP/MS Office proficiency.

The incumbent will manage purchase orders, supplier qualification to ISO 9001 / IATF 16949 standards, and drive inventory turns while collaborating with Engineering and the Materials Manager to ensure on-time project launches.