Prototype Procurement Specialist

Hl Mando America Corp; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

HL Mando America Corp in Auburn Hills, MI, is seeking a Prototype Buyer to support the engineering and prototype lab by procuring assemblies, components, and materials for builds. The role ensures on-time delivery, tracks supplier performance, and maintains Kanban inventories while collaborating with engineers and managers.

Your duties include expediting orders, evaluating RFQs, negotiating pricing, and maintaining audit-ready records per IATF16949. Remote work is at management’s discretion.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of blueprint reading and GD&T is preferred.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize daily work schedules.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office software.
• Organizational and multitasking abilities with attention to detail.
• Interpersonal skills for working with suppliers, engineers, and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Expedite and track components from plants and suppliers to meet dates.
• Manage procurement for build kits and MRO items.
• Search for new suppliers and analyze RFQ responses.
• Track orders and inventory; maintain records for audits.
• Coordinate with program and prototype managers to align schedules.
• Participate in program status meetings.

Skills

GD&T knowledge

Oral and written comms

Prioritize daily work

MS Office proficiency

Organization & multitasking

Interpersonal with suppliers/engineers

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

HL Mando America Corp in Auburn Hills, MI, is seeking a Prototype Buyer to support the engineering and prototype lab by procuring assemblies, components, and materials for builds. The role ensures on-time delivery, tracks supplier performance, and maintains Kanban inventories while collaborating with engineers and managers.

Your duties include expediting orders, evaluating RFQs, negotiating pricing, and maintaining audit-ready records per IATF16949. Remote work is at management’s discretion.