General Purchasing Assistant Manager - First Search : Job Details

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

[General Summary]

• Responsible for leading general purchasing (such as steel & aluminum/sub materials/paints/equipment/MROs) activities and supplier management relating to cost, quality, supplier controls, legal, compliances, and services.
• Provide leadership and direction the general purchasing Organization. Operates and manages the organization.
• Establish and settle work procedures and processes for the General purchasing section with HOS.
• Establish business plans and goals of team and manage progress.
• This role also manages a general purchasing group and reports to the Head of General purchasing section
• Cooperate with related departments such as the headquarters, HMNA, other divisions, and external organizations, and support internal communication.
• Attend meetings related to purchasing department and prepare meetings and reports
• Support communication between Korean and local employees.

[Major responsibilities]

• In the initial stage, develop/design/set-up/adjustment/execution, and overall management and supervision of all processes of general purchasing (according to local conditions/legal) should be carried out, and consultations with relevant departments/related corporations and government agency should be conducted proactively.
• Manage overall duties about general purchasing
• Prepare, report, and implement Request for Quotation (RFQ) for general purchasing
• Select, develop, and manage supply base for General Purchasing products and services by:
• Preparing Request for Quotations (RFQ) for user department requirements.
• Negotiating spot purchases and long-term agreements.
• Maintaining competitive pricing.
• Leading yearly cost reduction activities.
• Monitoring supplier quality and delivery performance.
• Formulate and implement yearly commodity and supply base strategy.
• Work closely with supplier to optimize supplier processes.
• Explore available technology and implement best practices related to purchasing activities.
• Plan, organize, track, and disseminate information related to General Purchasing suppliers.
• Manage vendor and pricing data in ERP system

[Other]

• Perform special projects or other duties as assigned that occur from time to time
• Actively communicate with HQ to ensure clear and consistent decisions
• Support related activities, events, and tasks

Qualifications & Preferences

Minimum:

• Bachelor's degree (all majors)
• Solid Excel and computer skills
• Deep understanding of external market and current trends
• Experience in General Purchasing
• Must be authorized to work in the United States and not require work authorization sponsorship by our company for this position now or in the future

Preferred:

• Job related experience in Automotive or related Industry
• Certified Purchasing Manager (C.P.M.) designation preferred

Competency Based:

• Working With a Team
• Planning and Organizing
• Problem Solving
• Communication
• Strategic thinking and mindset
• Willingness for transformational changes
• Flexibility
• Travel Requirement
• Domestic / International travel required.
• Working Hours (Shift) Requirement
• Employment opportunities at will be completed in multiple phases.
• Shift assignments for this position may change to meet the business needs.
• Any changes will be communicated to employees and according to accommodation will be considered.

Compensation & Benefit

• Opportunities for growth, work flexibility, competitive pay, and benefits.
• Benefits include competitive Medical / Vision / Dental insurance, paid holidays, paid time off, and competitive 401k plan.