Purchasing Data Management Specialist

AISIN World Corp. of America; Northville (MI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

AISIN World Corp. of America is seeking a Data Management Buyer to enhance and structure data management systems for Raw Material and MRO support. The role entails collaborative work with various departments to ensure data integrity and effective governance. Candidates should possess 2–5 years of experience in data integration, strong proficiency in SQL and Excel, and a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field. Experience in automotive manufacturing is advantageous.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience in data system design and integration.
• Strong understanding of relational data structures.
• Experience consolidating data from ERP or plant-level systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain data management systems for Raw Material and MRO.
• Collaborate with teams to connect data management with existing workflows.
• Establish data governance and security controls.

Skills

Data system design and integration

Relational data structures (SQL, Access)

Data consolidation from ERP systems

Analytical ability

Cross-functional collaboration

Excel and data tools proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in data management, Computer Science, or related field

Tools

Power Query

Power BI

Job description

Job Title: Data Management Buyer (Raw Material & MRO Support)

Company: AISIN World Corp. of America

Department: Purchasing, Materials & Machinery

Location: Northville, MI

Position Responsibilities

• Develop, structure, and maintain data management systems to support AISIN CPS for Raw Material and to integrate MRO data across all AISIN North American plants.
• Design data tables to map raw material grades to select Tier-2 suppliers under the AISIN CPS program.
• Build a centralized MRO data management structure, consolidating items by manufacturer numbers and plant‑specific details, progressing toward unified AISIN MRO part numbering by sub‑commodity type.
• Develop automated data import processes to merge information from ERP systems, plant spreadsheets, and supplier data files.
• Establish data normalization and cross‑reference logic to ensure high data integrity and eliminate redundancy.

• Collaborate with Purchasing, Finance, and Engineering to connect the data management system with existing cost‑tracking, RFQ, and tariff‑management workflows.
• Define version control and revision history methods for supplier and part information.
• Automate data validation (duplicate checks, completeness verification, and formatting consistency).

• Define data architecture and indexing strategies for efficient search and reporting across multi‑plant data sets.
• Establish data governance: user access standards, backup routines, and security controls.
• Work with Purchasing, Material Engineering, Design, and Plants to maintain structured update processes and data ownership.
• Support development of cost benchmarking and predictive analysis capabilities.

• Support Raw Material, MRO, and Commodity Teams with data insights for supplier mapping, cost reduction, and risk assessment.
• Create clear documentation (data dictionary, process flows).
• Participate in cross‑functional workshops to improve reporting usability.
• Train users on data entry, search, reporting, and interpretation.
• Other tasks and duties as assigned.

Required Skills and Abilities

• 2–5 years of experience in data system design and integration.
• Strong understanding of relational data structures (SQL, Access, or similar).
• Experience consolidating data from ERP or plant‑level systems.
• Strong analytical ability and attention to data integrity.
• Ability to work cross‑functionally with Purchasing, Finance, and Engineering.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and data tools (Power Query, Access; Power BI a plus).

Beneficial Skills and Experience

• Experience in automotive manufacturing or supply chain.
• Familiarity with cloud‑based data environments.
• Knowledge of data governance and master‑data management concepts.
• Experience working with Japanese‑based organizations is a plus.

Education / Training / Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree in data management, Computer Science, or related field.