Assistant Manager - Parts Development (Seats/CPM)

Job description

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

Implement policies and procedures to ensure an efficient and professional operation consistent with corporate vision. Mentor and develop Team Members, fostering their growth through regular engagement and training. Lead by example by demonstrating the attributes of the Hyundai Way. 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.

Establish supplier partnerships directly with plant management, CEO, and/or above level. 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. Participate in purchasing related internal meetings, including making presentations to senior management.

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. Act as Head of Section in the absence of manager allocating resources to ensure timely, high-quality work, and adjust resources based on workload drivers, volume, and performance trends. Collaborate with other Team Members to create a unified parts development team, achieving high performance and efficiency by establishing best practices.

Support and rotate within all HMMA purchasing functions as assigned. 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: 5 – 10 years job related experience with supervisory duties preferred Minimum five (5) years of progressively responsible supply chain experience desired OEM or parts components supplier experience desired Long-term planning and strategy development experience desired Skills / Knowledge: Proficient computer skills including working knowledge of Microsoft Suite to include Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.

SAP or equivalent ERP system(s) desired Proficient knowledge about automotive component supply chain quality control and manufacturing processes 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.