Purchasing Manager

MOBIS Technical Center of North America is the Research & Development Center for Hyundai MOBIS, a Tier 1 supplier and an affiliate under Hyundai Motor Group. MOBIS produces and supplies a wide variety of automotive components to customers including component modules (chassis, cockpit and front-end module), core system, eco-friendly and DAS-mechatronics. Mobis delivers the design and development of advanced engineering, autonomous driving, infotainment, component modules, safety, brake and steering systems, lamp, ICS/electronics and software development solutions that consider the safety and convenience of our customers as well as the future.

Requirements

The position of Purchasing Manager will oversee a group of commodities and responsible for building up localized purchasing department and procurement management functions, including purchasing procedure and policy (GOS), supplier relationship management, quoting, strategy development, negotiation, supplier selection and escalation of issues. A key focus being cost reduction opportunities and NAFTA sub-supplier strategy.

Key Roles and Responsibilities

· Manage supplier relationships, ensuring they meet Mobis’s standards for quality, cost, delivery, and innovation.

· Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the purchasing activities of the Sales Department.

· Lead the sourcing strategies ensuring alignment globally. Partner with the right suppliers at the right price.

· Identify and develop suppliers for key parts withing your categories.

· Lead the negotiation of contracts and pricing.

· Support new business wins, launch and supplier/part development.

· Lead Cost savings and process improvement actions.

· Lead supplier escalation calls.

· Conduct comprehensive market analysis to stay ahead of industry trends, identifying opportunities for cost savings and technological advancements.

· Collaborate with engineering, sales, and operations teams to ensure alignment between supplier capabilities and Mobis product requirements.

· Lead problem solving and issue resolution of defective or unacceptable goods or services (non-directed materials) with all stakeholders to determine cause of problem; take corrective and preventative action.

· Develop and maintain KPIs and scorecards for measuring supplier performance and contribution to Mobis strategic objectives.

· Development of a team and leading commodity managers in execution of the objectives.

· Other projects and duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

· Bachelor’s degree in business, Engineering, or related field; MBA preferred.

· 10+ years of experience in procurement, supply chain management, or a related field, with a focus on the automotive technology sectors including experience in commodities such as electrical, electrification, chassis, plastics, lighting, optical etc..

· Demonstrated knowledge of Chassis, ePT, electrical module technologies with a strong network of supplier contacts for NAFTA region.

· Proven leadership abilities, with a track record of driving strategy and delivering results.

· Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

· Agile and adaptable, with the capability to thrive in a fast-paced and evolving industry.

· Fluent in English, both written and spoken. Korean language a plus with experience working within a Korean culture.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Position requires occasional or frequent moderate physical activity.

EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK:

§ A typical work week is 45 hours/week.

§ Working hours for employees are flexible with a typical day starting 7am- 9am M-F.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

§ Office work is normally performed in a typical interior work environment which does not subject the employee to any hazardous or unpleasant elements.

§ Stress may occur periodically.

TRAVEL:

§ Occasional international travel

§ Frequent local travel

OTHER DUTIES:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

CANDIDATE SPONSORSHIP:

Mobis does not provide immigration related sponsorship for this role. Do not apply for this role if you will need Mobis immigration sponsorship now or in the future. This includes direct company sponsorship, entry of Mobis as the immigration employer of record on a government form and any work authorization requiring a written submission or other immigration support from the company. (e.g., H-1B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc.)

ADA DISCLAIMER:

Mobis North America is committed to working with and offering reasonable accommodation to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to disability for any part of the employment process, please contact us at: [email protected]

EEO STATEMENT:

Mobis North America is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This company will provide equal opportunity to all individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Information collected regarding categories as provided by law will in no way affect the decision regarding an employment application.

Mobis North America will not discharge or in any manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with Mobis North America legal duty to furnish information.