Purchase Specialist - Zobility : Job Details

General Summary:

• Input new model bill of materials process through Prototype ERP system.
• Ensure the implementation of engineering document changes within the ERP system for all pre-production builds.
• Attend builds to extract open issues related to the bill of materials.
• Plan program activity and report status to the program team.
• Deliver procurement requirements to the program team.

Essential Job Functions:

• Issue and track supplier orders for customer requirements. Negotiate supplier delivery timing, track supplier purchase orders, and provide supplier timing to management for prototype build scheduling.
• Create and release prototype bill of materials and enter all parts needed into item master.
• Analyze drawings, SMS structure (e.g., engineering parts list), communication memos, and color instructions to create New Model Bill of Materials.
• Interpret engineering documentation to identify change points that need to be implemented into Bill of Material and communicate changes to Prototype team.
• Work with Engineering department to resolve open issues extracted from SMS and drawing discrepancies.
• Identify and track open program issues, and work with relevant internal departments on issue resolution.
• Develop and present program documentation including prototype detail plan and material matrixes.
• Analyze and arrange internal prototype make vs. buy for new model programs for all commodities.
• Attend program meetings, submit procurement activity schedules, facilitate communication between internal departments, and work with prototype team members to ensure customer deliveries are met.
• Create weld schedules along with any supplier stagger schedule that is needed for each milestone.

Experience:

• Entry to four (4) years of experience in production, prototype procurement, and/or manufacturing processes, preferably automotive interiors.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Project Management, Engineering or related field, or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.