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.