Automotive Purchasing & Supplier Development Specialist

Sora Resource Group; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 56,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Sora Resource Group in Columbus, OH, seeks an experienced Purchasing-Buyer to develop suppliers and negotiate favorable terms for automotive components across new model trials and mass production.

You will establish supplier relationships, issue procurement documents, and drive cost targets while maintaining communication on design changes and delivery schedules. This role requires organization, teamwork, and strong negotiation skills to succeed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Purchasing, Business or related field or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of one year of experience in Purchasing, Sales, Quality Control, or Engineering.
• Project management experience
• Time management skills
• Demonstrated knowledge of Supply chain management
• Demonstrated ability to negotiate based on logic
• Demonstrated ability to manage cost
• Demonstrated ability to manage customer/supplier relationships
• Demonstrated ability to develop and present a clear and concise proposal
• Basic math skills
• Computer skills (Microsoft Office applications), email, etc.
• Demonstrated strong cost analysis skills

Responsibilities

• Researching, evaluating, and buying automotive components for new model trial events.
• Correlating and selecting suppliers to ensure stable quality, cost, and on-time delivery.
• Maintaining communications with suppliers regarding design changes of trial and mass production products.
• Issuing Supplier Documents – contracts, agreements, forecasts, RFQ, Maker Layout Letter, etc.
• Developing, gaining approval, and executing purchasing strategies for assigned commodities & suppliers.
• Achieving new model and mass production cost targets through supplier selection & negotiation.
• Maintaining effective supplier relationship management.
• Maintaining supplier documents through Q-Pulse.
• Communicating with suppliers for RFQ, event orders, pricing and terms
• Developing products with supplier through new model event process

Skills

Organization skills

Attention to detail

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Independent & team work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Purchasing, Business, or related field

Job description

Sora Resource Group in Columbus, OH, seeks an experienced Purchasing-Buyer to develop suppliers and negotiate favorable terms for automotive components across new model trials and mass production.

You will establish supplier relationships, issue procurement documents, and drive cost targets while maintaining communication on design changes and delivery schedules. This role requires organization, teamwork, and strong negotiation skills to succeed.