Strategic Automotive Procurement Lead

Kia Corp.; West Point (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Kia Georgia is seeking a supply chain professional to coordinate purchasing activities and manage supplier relationships for production parts. You will analyze timelines, lead cost reduction efforts, and ensure compliance with ISIR and EO processes to support launch readiness and mass production.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Business or Operations Management and 2–5 years of automotive manufacturing experience, with strong communication, analytical, and organizational skills to drive

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Operations Management or related field with 2–5 years of progressive supply chain experience in manufacturing.
• OEM or parts supplier experience preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, analytical and organizational skills a must.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment in implementing company decisions and duties.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all purchasing activities between Kia Georgia and suppliers in areas such as cost, development, quality, delivery, management and safety.
• Select, develop and manage supply base, prepare RFQs for multi-year production quantities, negotiate long-term agreements, and lead cost reduction activities.
• Analyze supplier timelines for new part development and verify tooling, packaging, dimensional, shipping, and testing milestones.
• Manage supplier performance, ISIR submissions, and supplier documentation (ISIRs, 4Ms, contracts).
• Identify and implement improvements, mentor teams, and prepare material for meetings and reports.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal comms

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Independent judgment

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Operations Management or related field

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Access

Job description

Kia Georgia is seeking a supply chain professional to coordinate purchasing activities and manage supplier relationships for production parts. You will analyze timelines, lead cost reduction efforts, and ensure compliance with ISIR and EO processes to support launch readiness and mass production.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Business or Operations Management and 2–5 years of automotive manufacturing experience, with strong communication, analytical, and organizational skills to drive