Senior Automotive Purchasing Specialist

Vector Talent Solutions; West Point (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Vector Talent Solutions is seeking a Sr. Purchasing Specialist for a client in the automotive manufacturing and powertrain sector in West Point, Georgia. The role covers sourcing, supplier selection, procurement, and purchasing operations from product development through mass production.

The ideal candidate will manage supplier relationships, negotiate pricing and contracts, ensure USMCA and U.S. customs compliance, and identify cost-saving opportunities while maintaining quality and timely

Qualifications

• 3+ years purchasing experience; automotive industry preferred.
• Bachelor's degree or comparable work experience in Purchasing, Supply Chain Management, Economics, Finance, or related field.
• Knowledge of purchasing guidelines, USMCA requirements, and U.S. customs regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead purchasing activities: sourcing materials, selecting suppliers, managing bids, negotiating pricing and contract terms, and placing orders.
• Manage supplier activities through new product development and mass production, including engineering changes and supplier quality issues.
• Evaluate supplier performance and investigate shortages and quality concerns; coordinate corrective actions to improve quality, productivity, delivery, and cost efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with USMCA requirements, U.S. customs regulations, and tariff frameworks while supporting purchasing and supply chain operations.
• Analyze material costs, investment costs, price changes, cost-reduction opportunities, and parts localization initiatives to improve purchasing performance.
• Monitor purchasing KPIs, forecast potential supplier shortages, identify supply chain risks, and communicate updates to leadership and internal teams.
• Collaborate with suppliers and cross-functional teams to support new projects and continuous improvement.

Skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Communication

Organization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Purchasing / Supply Chain / Economics / Finance or related field

Tools

SAP

VAATZ

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Outlook

Job description

Vector Talent Solutions is seeking a Sr. Purchasing Specialist for a client in the automotive manufacturing and powertrain sector in West Point, Georgia. The role covers sourcing, supplier selection, procurement, and purchasing operations from product development through mass production.

The ideal candidate will manage supplier relationships, negotiate pricing and contracts, ensure USMCA and U.S. customs compliance, and identify cost-saving opportunities while maintaining quality and timely