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Purchasing Management Specialist (Bilingual)

Purchasing Management Specialist (Bilingual)

MS CompaniesMontgomery, AL
30+ days ago
Job description

Job Title : Purchasing Management Specialist (Bilingual)

Location : Montgomery, AL

Shift : 1st

Position Summary :

Responsible for all purchasing management activities relating to support Procurement and Purchasing Division in an automotive manufacturing environment.

Essential Functions :

  • Track, update and report supplier’s part information using Excel, Access, and SAP
  • Prepare periodic summary reports for Senior Manager
  • Maintain confidential data
  • Pricing status vs. targets, etc.
  • Support yearly cost reduction activities.
  • Monitor supplier business alignment with plant
  • Work closely with buyers to gain access to the latest required information.
  • Implement best practices related to purchasing data collection and distribution.
  • Write, (seek consensus and trains others) basic policies and procedures to ensure an efficient and professional operation consistent with corporate vision.
  • Plan, organize, track, and disseminate information related to production part and transportation suppliers.
  • Participate in and conducts purchasing related internal meetings.
  • Implement policies and procedures to ensure an efficient and professional operation consistent with corporate vision.
  • Responsible for VAATZ database interaction.
  • Accountable for NAFTA and AALA calculations.
  • Prepare and monitors Procurement and Purchasing budget.
  • Participate in purchasing related internal meetings, including making presentations to senior management.
  • Maintain up-to-date supply base information database.
  • Provide bilingual services including written translations (including daily, weekly, monthly reports) and interactive translation for verbal conversations and meetings; review finished materials for completeness, accuracy, format, and appropriate English or Korean language usage.
  • 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 desired.
  • Related Experience :

  • 3 - 5 years job related experience preferred.
  • College graduate or minimum three (3) years of progressively responsible supply chain experience or equivalent combination of education and experience. OEM or parts
  • components supplier experience preferred.
  • Skills / Knowledge :

  • MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, & Access
  • Bilingual – ability to speak, read, and write Korean and English fluently
  • 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.

    Our team members enjoy industry-leading benefits such as :

  • Competitive wages and bonus potential
  • 15 paid holidays, 3 personal days, and 10 paid vacation days
  • 93% Company-paid Medical, Dental, and Vision for Team Members and their families effective your first day!
  • 28 paid days off (depending on date of hire)
  • 401(k) savings plan with immediate company matching
  • Discounts on new vehicles of our brand
  • Tuition assistance program available
  • Fitness center, onsite cafeterias, and free team wear
  • INDQSS