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Actalent Parts Development Buyer in Savannah, Georgia
Job Title: Parts Development Buyer
Job Description
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Understand program sourcing and key milestones in support of launch. Identify potential suppliers, analyze capabilities, determine price, and select suppliers with Engineering and/or other relevant teams. Select, develop, and manage supply base of assigned commodities by preparing and owning RFI’s, RFP’s and RFQ's for multi-year full production volume. Prepare bid packages, perform bidder conference, analyze and evaluate proposals, negotiate with and recommend suppliers, and administer resulting contracts. Negotiate long-term agreements and maintain best-in-class pricing. Lead cost reduction activities. Develop all assigned commodities with sourced supplier meeting all required specification and timing. Evaluate and provide guidance on final selection of suppliers. Assess supplier core competencies and cost competitiveness using industry 'should-cost' models. Direct, manage and guide suppliers from 'cradle to grave' through established Parts Development process and activities. Develop and achieve target quality level at each milestone from development phase leading to mass production and establish improvement plans/countermeasures for problematic parts/suppliers or any relevant issues that impact Quality and Delivery. Drive flawless launches at assigned supplier sites, collaborating with cross-functional teams through adherence to ISIR (PPAP), proactively detecting and promptly responding to significant issues related to delivery, cost, and quality. Hold effective working-level meetings with suppliers/partners for fast issue closure and relationship development. Continuously negotiate with suppliers for the best-in-class piece price and tooling cost to achieve target vehicle cost. Develop purchasing strategies with Engineering, Quality, Production, and other relevant teams.
Hard Skills
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Management, Supply Chain, Finance or Accounting
High proficiency in Microsoft Office Suites, especially Excel and PowerPoint
Experience in Automotive industry in Purchasing, APQP, PPAP, Supplier Development/Engineering, Launch, Program Management
Experience in manufacturing process including injection molding, press, stamping, die casting, welding, assembly, paint, chroming and other surface treatments, foaming, SMC, extrusion, SMT, various raw materials
Soft Skills
Ability to read, write, and speak any two combinations of English, Korean, and/or Spanish fluently
Multicultural – Openness to embrace and work with different sets of cultural values
Job Type
This is a permanent position.
Work Site
This is a fully on-site position in Savannah, Georgia.
Work Environment
100% the person
WHY ACTALENT
Work with a dedicated career partner specialized in your engineering skillset
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Get performance feedback, career advice, and access to ongoing professional development tools
Build your career and learn new skills through projects as diverse as your curiosity
ABOUT ACTALENT
Actalent connects passion with purpose. We help visionary companies advance theirengineering and science initiative through access to specialized experts that drive sale, innovation, and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 engineering and sciences consultants andmore than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia, and Europe, Actalent services many of the Fortune 500. An operating company of Allegis Group, the global leader in talent solutions, Actalent launched as a new specialized engineering and sciences services and workforce solutions brand in 2021.
Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:
Hiring diverse talent
Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
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