Procurement Specialist

Role Overview

The Procurement Specialist is responsible for sourcing the potential suppliers, decision to new items suppliers, negotiating the parts price and coordinating the parts suppliers for EV. This includes part management for EV sub parts (Al Die-casting / Stamping / Injection / Welding), supplier selection, sub parts cost management, sub-part supply and demand operation management.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES (To perform within this position successfully, the incumbent must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other duties may be assigned.)

• Maintain strong relationships with suppliers, as well as internal and external customers including Sales Managers, to ensure on-time results
• Review legal documentation such as Requests for Quotes (RFQs), Letters of Intent (LOIs), terms and conditions, and develop documentation according to MOBIS policy
• Review supplier requirements, release quotations, and perform quotation analysis
• Perform part characteristic analysis and risk analysis, and create Procurement policies
• Research and secure potential suppliers
• Perform cost analysis for parts, tooling, and other supplier expenses; negotiate prices with suppliers
• Create detailed price breakdown for each product by analyzing the piece price and breaking the price down into its categories (e.g. material, labor and burden, etc.)
• Negotiate supply agreements and cost models with key suppliers, ensure pricing and lead time information is updated
• Comply with and promote safety in the workplace
• All other duties as assigned

AUTHORITY & SCOPE

This role operates within defined corporate policies and procedures and exercises judgment appropriate to its level of responsibility. The position may influence decisions related to functional operations, processes, or recommendations and escalate matters as required

Supervisory Responsibilities:

No

Qualifications (The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required and preferred for this position.)

Required Education & Experience:

• Education: Bachelor's Degree (BA/BS)
• Degree Field: Engineering/Supply Chain Management Degree
• 2+ years of experience in procurement role, experience within E-powertrain manufacturing/automotive industry preferred

Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Communication skills: Intermediate
• Strong analytical and technical skills
• Requires understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) and proficiency in drawing interpretation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint

Preferred Education & Experience:

• Experience in automotive manufacturing environment
• Experience in Forging, Stamping, Injection, Welding, Assembly process.
• Ability to understand 2D/3D drawings and knowledge of design tools
• Experience ins using ERP system (SAP).

• Working Conditions: Office setting, some walking within and between buildings
• Overtime as needed
• Frequent travel with possible overnight or extended stays
• Working in all Development work groups if needed