Global Automotive Procurement Specialist

Goken America; Raymond (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Goken is seeking a Procurement Specialist to support the purchasing lifecycle for raw materials, equipment, and services used in the development of business operations. You will work in a small team while independently confirming vendor information and ensuring delivery aligns with quality and timing standards.

The ideal candidate holds a BS in business, 0-3 years of procurement experience, strong MS Office and SAP familiarity, and the ability to collaborate across multinational teams.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Business Administration or related field.
• 0-3 years of related Procurement experience.
• Experience in supply chain and/or Procurement for Automotive products highly preferred.
• Highly proficient in all MS Office tools (Excel and PPT).
• Ability to work in a multinational team environment.
• Experience using SAP is preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Purchase Order management including PO creation, PO delivery to the correct vendor, confirming vendor PO receipt and answering vendor questions.
• Order receipt activities including obtaining vendor’s anticipated delivery date, troubleshooting late-delivery or quality issues, supporting Receiving team and managing invoice activities required for PO.
• Issue resolution and compliance.
• Build and manage relationships with both new and existing suppliers.
• Build and maintain internal relationships to facilitate the continuity of services required.
• Manage, confirm and communicate any additional information relating to an order; updating both internal and external parties as required.
• Transferring data in accordance with output activity.
• Ensuring systems are updated with the most current information.
• Assist with the development and execution of contracts.
• Facilitate competitive bid analysis and negotiations for goods and services.
• Supplier travel required when requested.

Skills

MS Office (Excel, PPT)

Excellent communication

Analytical & problem-solving

Multinational team work

Education

BS degree in Business Administration or related degree

Tools

SAP

Job description

Goken is seeking a Procurement Specialist to support the purchasing lifecycle for raw materials, equipment, and services used in the development of business operations. You will work in a small team while independently confirming vendor information and ensuring delivery aligns with quality and timing standards.

The ideal candidate holds a BS in business, 0-3 years of procurement experience, strong MS Office and SAP familiarity, and the ability to collaborate across multinational teams.