Parts Development Powertrain Transmission Buyer (Savannah)
TRC is partnered with our client in the Automotive Manufacture looking to hire a Parts Development Powertrain Transmission Buyer Specialist!
Responsibilities
Sourcing & Supplier Management
Understand sourcing requirements and key milestones to support program launches.
Identify, assess, and select suppliers in collaboration with Engineering and cross-functional teams.
Manage supply base for assigned commodities, including preparing RFIs, RFPs, and RFQs for multi-year production.
Create bid packages, host bidder conferences, analyze proposals, negotiate, and recommend suppliers.
Negotiate long-term agreements and achieve competitive pricing.
Lead cost-reduction initiatives.
Evaluate and guide supplier selections using should-cost models.
Direct and support suppliers through the full Parts Development process from concept to end-of-life.
Required
Bachelors degree in Engineering, Business Management, Supply Chain, Finance, Accounting, or related field.
High proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel and PowerPoint.
Preferred
Minimum 2 years of related experience.
Automotive industry experience in Purchasing, APQP, PPAP, Supplier Development/Engineering, Launch, Program Management, or related fields.
Experience with manufacturing processes such as injection molding, stamping, die casting, welding, assembly, paint, chroming, foaming, SMC, extrusion, and SMT.
Powertrain experience (engines/transmissions) highly preferred.
Experience with OEMs or major commodity suppliers.
Strong understanding of piece-price analysis and cost breakdowns
Ability to work effectively in multicultural environments.
Adaptability, willingness to learn, and flexibility to work weekends, holidays, and off-shift hours.
Domestic and international travel required.
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