Prototype Procurement Specialist

HL Mando Corporation; Michigan; On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

HL Mando Corporation seeks a Prototype Buyer to support Engineering and the Prototype Lab in on-time delivery of prototype assemblies and components in Auburn, MI. You will procure assemblies, components, equipment, tools, fixtures, and supplies for prototype builds and lab activities.

Responsibilities include expediting components, managing supplier relationships, negotiating RFQs, tracking orders, maintaining inventory, and ensuring compliance with IATF16949 and quality audits.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of blueprint reading and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) preferred.
• Knowledge of problem-solving methods.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize daily work schedules.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office software.
• Organizational and multitasking skills; attention to detail.
• Interpersonal skills for working with suppliers, engineers, and project stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Expedite and track components from Mando’s plants and outside Suppliers to meet completion dates.
• Escalate issues when required.
• Track and approve Supplier Incoming Requirements (SIR) documents from Supplier prior to shipment.
• Manage component procurement for assembly of build kits.
• Expedite activities and purchase items at various vendors to meet project timelines.
• Search for and suggest new suppliers.
• Analyze RFQ responses, negotiate pricing and make sourcing recommendations.
• Track orders and maintain products in inventory.
• Maintain records to meet IATF16949 and customer quality audits.
• Record inventory in HM PES database.
• Manage Kanban system for component inventories.
• Inform supervisors/engineers about overdue materials and status of the product.
• Coordinate with Program Manager and Prototype Manager to keep project on schedule.
• Frequent supplier contact to ensure delivery on date.

Skills

GD&T knowledge

Problem solving

Communication skills

Prioritization

MS Office

Organization

Interpersonal skills

Job description

HL Mando Corporation seeks a Prototype Buyer to support Engineering and the Prototype Lab in on-time delivery of prototype assemblies and components in Auburn, MI. You will procure assemblies, components, equipment, tools, fixtures, and supplies for prototype builds and lab activities.

Responsibilities include expediting components, managing supplier relationships, negotiating RFQs, tracking orders, maintaining inventory, and ensuring compliance with IATF16949 and quality audits.