Procurement Specialist - PE

Job Description

Summary

The Procurement Specialist is responsible for sourcing potential suppliers, making decisions on new item suppliers, negotiating parts prices, and coordinating parts suppliers for EV. Responsibilities include part management for EV sub-parts (Al Die-casting / Stamping / Injection / Welding), supplier selection, sub-parts cost management, and sub-part supply and demand operation management.

About MOBIS North America Electrified Powertrain, LLC

MOBIS North America Electrified Powertrain, LLC (MNAe) is a Tier 1 supplier of BSA and PE systems, which are key components in producing electric vehicles, based on state-of-the-art manufacturing technology related to battery system assembly.

Essential Functions (To perform this position successfully, the incumbent must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other duties may be assigned.)

Responsibilities:

1. Maintain strong relationships with suppliers, as well as internal and external customers including Sales Managers, to ensure on-time results.
2. Review legal documentation such as Requests for Quotes (RFQs), Letters of Intent (LOIs), and terms and conditions, and develop documentation according to MOBIS policy.
3. Review supplier requirements, release quotations, and perform quotation analysis.
4. Perform part characteristic analysis and risk analysis, and create procurement policies.
5. Research and secure potential suppliers.
6. Perform cost analysis for parts, tooling, and other supplier expenses; negotiate prices with suppliers.
7. Create detailed price breakdowns for each product by analyzing the piece price and breaking the price down into its categories (e.g., material, labor, and burden).
8. Negotiate supply agreements and cost models with key suppliers, ensuring pricing and lead time information is updated.
9. Comply with and promote safety in the workplace.
10. All other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

No

Basic Qualifications (The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required for this position.)

Required Education & Experience:

1. Education: Bachelor's Degree (BA/BS)
2. Degree Field: Engineering/Supply Chain Management Degree
3. 2+ years of experience in a procurement role, with experience in the E-powertrain manufacturing/automotive industry.

Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

1. Communication skills: Intermediate
2. Strong analytical and technical skills.
3. Understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) and proficiency in drawing interpretation.
4. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.

Additional Experience:

1. Experience in an automotive manufacturing environment.
2. Experience in Forging, Stamping, Injection, Welding, and Assembly processes.
3. Ability to understand 2D/3D drawings and knowledge of design tools.
4. Experience using ERP systems (SAP).

Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations:

None Required

Working Conditions:

1. Office setting, some walking within and between buildings.
2. Overtime as needed.
3. Frequent travel with possible overnight or extended stays.
4. Working in all development workgroups if needed.