Senior Automotive Project Buyer & Planner

Standard Motor Products; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Standard Motor Products in Greenville, SC is seeking a Project & Production Buyer/Planner to lead cross-functional purchasing efforts for EPO and OE/OES projects. You will collaborate with engineering, suppliers, and the materials team to ensure PPAPs are requested, ECRs reviewed, and on-time project launches across multiple programs.

The role requires automotive purchasing experience, a demonstrated ability to negotiate favorable terms, and working knowledge of MRP systems.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a successful project(s) with support from cross functional teams.
• Automotive experience required.
• Minimum Associate Degree and 5 years material purchasing experience.
• Working knowledge of MRP systems.
• Proficient with MS Office.
• Good collaboration, organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Project & production Buyer/Planner.
• Support for EPO and Key OE/OES projects as assigned.
• Lead smaller scope projects as needed.
• Work with Engineering to request PPAP’s.
• Review and approve ECR’s.
• Manage EPO resale inventory if required.
• Source from current supplier base and/or find new quality ISO 9001 or IATF 16949 low-cost suppliers per SMP strategy.
• Provide best practices training for purchasing staff as assigned.
• Negotiate with suppliers.
• Set up Purchase Orders, and manage parts within SMP standard operating procedures.
• Order capital and tooling to support new processes and parts.
• Monitor and maintain inventory levels to achieve annual turns target.
• Expedite material deliveries.
• Set-up and track new parts to ensure a successful project launch.
• Manage invoicing, receiving and delivery issues for a timely resolution.
• Create,manage and distribute various reports as required.
• Help guide and direct the Buyer/Planners as needed by the Materials Manager.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Materials Manager.

Skills

Project leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Negotiation

Education

Associate degree

Tools

MRP systems

MS Office

Job description

Standard Motor Products in Greenville, SC is seeking a Project & Production Buyer/Planner to lead cross-functional purchasing efforts for EPO and OE/OES projects. You will collaborate with engineering, suppliers, and the materials team to ensure PPAPs are requested, ECRs reviewed, and on-time project launches across multiple programs.

The role requires automotive purchasing experience, a demonstrated ability to negotiate favorable terms, and working knowledge of MRP systems.