Specialist - Parts Development (Exterior)

Hyundai Motor Company; Montgomery, Northern (AL, KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Hyundai Motor Company in Montgomery, AL is seeking a Specialist - Parts Development (Exterior) to manage supplier relationships for production and new model parts. You will drive S-QCDD KPIs and coordinate RFIs/RFQs, negotiations, and localization efforts with R&D. Travel may be required.

The role emphasizes supplier performance, quality improvements, and cross-functional collaboration to optimize part designs and sourcing strategies within HMMA.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent preferred.
• 0–10 years related experience preferred.
• Proficient MS Office and ERP familiarity.
• Strong written and verbal communication in English.
• Negotiation and persuasion skills.
• Analytical problem solving and data interpretation.

Responsibilities

• Track and improve S-QCDD KPIs across suppliers.
• Select and manage supply base, prepare RFIs/RFQs, and negotiate long-term agreements.
• Lead cost reduction activities and monitor supplier performance.
• Develop and implement yearly commodity and supply base strategy.
• Collaborate with R&D from early product development stages.

Skills

Business writing

Negotiation

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Specialist - Parts Development (Exterior)

Date: Aug 4, 2026

Location:

Montgomery, AL, US

Position Summary:

Responsible for purchasing activities relating to supplier safety, cost, quality, delivery and service for production parts and new model parts development at HMMA.

Essential Functions:

• Track, measure, and improve part related Supplier Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery, and Development (S-QCDD) key performance indicators.
• Select, develop, and manage supply base for production parts, components, and systems by: – Preparing Requests for Quotation (RFI/RFQ) for multi-year full production quantities – Negotiating long-term agreements and maintaining competitive pricing – Leading yearly cost reduction activities – Monitoring and improving supplier safety, quality, and delivery performance
• Enhance supplier safety, part quality, and delivery, as well as reduce risks.
• Write action reports related to effective countermeasures for part quality defects.
• Continuously expand expertise in automotive component function, supply chain, quality control, and manufacturing processes.
• Communicate the results of supplier process audits and put forward corrective suggestions.
• Devise ideas together with R&D from the initial product development stages, as well as develop parts together with suppliers.
• Formulate and implement yearly commodity and supply base strategy based on Annual Purchasing Value and all other relevant factors.
• Explore available technology and implement best practices related to purchasing activities.
• Evaluate part designs with engineering, quality, and suppliers to obtain optimum efficiencies.
• Plan, organize, track, and disseminate information related to production suppliers.
• Maintain up-to-date supply base information database.
• Perform localization activities by identifying target parts for localization, sourcing local suppliers for new and existing vehicle projects, and formulating and implementing localization commodity and supply base strategy.
• Support alignment of business plan themes and mature the negotiation performance and cost management organizational operating model that optimally supports HMMA and HMG operating infrastructure.
• Collaborate with internal and external groups and individuals, effectively manage stakeholders, resolve issues, conduct advanced problem analysis, problem solving, and decision-making capability.
• Ensure purchasing maintains competitiveness in which all potential suppliers are treated impartially, honestly, and consistently.
• Perform cost studies with comparative analysis.
• Ensure any changes in design of components are approved through 4M (Man, Machine, Material, Method) HMMA process.
• Work closely with suppliers to optimize supplier processes by identifying inefficiencies and other areas of loss and develop / implement viable countermeasures through (PDCA) system.
• Administer, coordinate, and comply with all Business Management System (BMS), Environmental Management System (EMS), and Safety Management System (SMS) requirements.
• Meet all other requirements as assigned.

Education:

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent preferred

Related Experience:

• 0 – 10 years job related experience preferred

Skills / Knowledge:

• Proficient computer skills including working knowledge of Microsoft Suite to include Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.
• SAP or equivalent ERP system(s) desired
• Business / Technical Writing: Crafting and delivering professional emails, reports, proposals, and presentations to communicate complex information in a clear and accessible way to various audiences.
• Negotiation and Persuasion: Effectively communicating ideas and influencing others.
• Communication: Possessing a broad and nuanced vocabulary to express complex idea, demonstrating strong grammatical accuracy and fluency. Speaking and writing English with confidence and ease utilizing clear enunciation and appropriate tone.

Additional Information:

Position may require occasional travel (domestic or foreign). Flexibility in working hours to include weekends, holidays, and off shift. Position may require on-call duty or overtime due to overall responsibility.