Automotive Steering Materials Buyer II

HL Mando Corporation; Novi (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

HL Mando Corporation is seeking a Buyer II for the Steering category, based in Novi, MI. This role covers sourcing, purchasing, and ongoing supply chain monitoring of steering materials, with direct focus on supplier development, cost management, and collaboration with R&D.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree in business, mechanical, or electronic engineering and 5–8 years in supply chain within manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, mechanical, or electronic engineering with 5–8 years in supply chain in manufacturing, preferably automotive.
• Experience in engineering or purchasing is preferred.
• Familiarity with 4M management and long-term planning is desired.

Responsibilities

• Local sourcing and supplier collaboration with R&D.
• RFQ, quote analysis and source selection.
• Material cost management and BOM level cost control; manage supplier price increases.
• Prototype and tooling related responsibilities; cost reduction via value engineering.
• Monitor supplier performance (quality, delivery, compliance, etc.).
• Manage supplier pool development and identify potential suppliers.
• Cost analysis and development cost preparation.

Skills

Supply chain

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

APQP

Korean-English bilingual

4M management

RFP/Quote analysis

SAP

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering

Bachelor’s degree in electronic engineering

Tools

SAP

Job description

HL Mando Corporation is seeking a Buyer II for the Steering category, based in Novi, MI. This role covers sourcing, purchasing, and ongoing supply chain monitoring of steering materials, with direct focus on supplier development, cost management, and collaboration with R&D.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree in business, mechanical, or electronic engineering and 5–8 years in supply chain within manufacturing.