Buyer II

Hl Mando America Corp; Novi (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental & vision insurance

Life insurance and other benefits

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

HL Mando America Corp is seeking a Buyer II to manage sourcing and purchasing for steering materials at the Novi, MI site. You will oversee RFQs, supplier selection, and cost reduction initiatives while coordinating with R&D and engineering teams.

The role requires 5–8 years in supply chain within manufacturing, SAP experience, and strong Excel/Office skills. Travel and a strategic mindset are expected in a fast-growing automotive environment.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Local sourcing and supplier collaboration with R&D.
• RFQ, quote analysis, source selection; price management.
• Prototype, samples including tools; cost reduction via value engineering.
• Monitor supplier performance: quality, delivery, legal, finance.
• Develop supplier pool and identify potential suppliers.

Skills

Supply chain knowledge

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Bilingual Korean/English

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business or engineering

Tools

SAP

Job description

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Buyer II

PurchasingPP Salary Exempt Indirect Novi, MI, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1626

Purpose: Mando Corporation’s mission is to meet the needs of tomorrow’s drivers today. Our commitment to satisfying customer’s needs through advanced, state-of-the-art technologies has led to our continuous growth of high-quality automotive parts. Mando’s achievements are only surpassed by the future business that we are securing today. Mando is experiencing rapid growth and has an immediate need for a Buyer - Steeringat the Hogansville, GA location.

Responsible for all sourcing, purchasing and supply chain monitoring of all steering materials.

Key Responsibilities include the following(other duties may be assigned as needed):

• Local sourcing
  • Searching potential suppliers
  • Collaborate with R&D
• Sourcing
  • RFQ, Quote analysis, Source selection
• Purchasing price management
  • Material cost management (BOM Level)
  • Supplier price increase request
• Prototype, samples including tools
• Cost reduction
  • Value Analysis / Value engineering
  • Customer based CR initiatives
• Supply chain monitoring
  • Supplier financial and business trends
  • Supplier process
  • Supplier capacity
  • Issue control (Quality, Delivery, Legal, etc)
• Supplier pool management
  • Current supplier development
  • Potential supplier identification
• Potential cost analysis & Preparing Development cost

Qualifications:

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, mechanical, electronic engineering along with five (5) to eight (8) years of progressive experience in the supply chain field in a manufacturing environment preferably within the automotive industry, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience in engineering or purchasing are preferred.
• Experience in 4M management.
• Long-term planning and strategy development.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of supply chain and accounting processes and practices.
• Experience using Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word. Especially Excel.
• Knowledge of APQP.
• Experience with SAP system preferred.
• Bilingual in Korean and English (Verbal & Written) preferred.

Legal Requirements:

• Must be at least 18 years of age due to federal labor law requirements.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Supervisory Responsibility: None

Working Conditions:

• This position typically operates in an office environment. Occasional travel may be required for new supplier development and supply management.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to sit for extended periods while working at a computer.

Remote Work: This position is not eligible for hybrid or remote work.

Compensation and Benefits: Competitive Salary commensurate with experience.

• Health, dental & vision insurance
• Life insurance and other supplemental benefits
• 401(k) plan
• Paid time off
• Professional development opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement: HL Mando is an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or disability status.