Purchasing Specialist

Position Summary

Looking for candidates that will be responsible for leading the Purchasing activities for sourcing, supplier selection and order placement.  USMCA management.

Essential Functions

Corporate:

• Adheres to the Hyundai Transys Georgia Powertrain (HTGP) and procedures
• Learns, demonstrates and upholds HTGP Core Values
• Complies with all HTGP Certification standards; Management System (IATF16949), Environmental ISO 14001/ VDA6.3 and Health and Safety OHSAS 18001 policies and procedures
• Treats all HTGP team members with respect and professional courtesy
• Always strives to maintain a positive work environment
• Manages the department budget efficiently as per the approved annual budget
• Performs additional assignments / duties as required by management

EHS:

• Adheres to all safety policies and procedures
• Complies with all safety policies and 5S clean philosophy to maintain a safe, clean working environment
• Consistently meets company safety goals

Technical:

Leadership:

• Documents all activities in a timely manner
• Works well with others and promote a positive team-orientated work environment
• Demonstrates an active understanding of policies
• Promotes Department goals by supporting department objectives towards continuous improvement
• Maintain confidentiality

Education

• High School/GED
• 4 Year Bachelor Degree or comparable background of work related experience in Purchasing, Supply Chain Management, Economics or Finance 

Reporting

• Reports to: Purchasing Assistant Manager or designee
• Direct Reports:  0 

Competency Requirements

Communicates critical issues to Team Leader, Group Leader, Asst. Manager or Manager in a timely manner; cooperate in creating a positive work environment; gives input to achieve improvements with Leadership; works to meet unit/department goals; work with Leadership (as assigned) to develop and implement countermeasures to eliminate root cause and prevent problem recurrence; provide data as needed.

CORE COMPETENCIES

1. Communication: Works to insure respectful, timely, accurate and appropriate communication across all levels of the organization.
2. Initiative: Identifies problems and takes action in light of this identification to address current or future problems. Proactively does things and does not simply think about future actions.
3. Engagement: Engages team members in developing goals, executing plans and delivering results (output). Motivates team members through clear and consistent communication. Models adaptability. Uses collaboration and influence skills to achieve successful outcomes.
4. Leads by Example: Sets a good example for subordinates to follow. Does not ask subordinates to do anything he/she is not willing to do.
5. Customer Service Orientation: Focuses efforts on discovering and meeting the customer’s needs. Develops trust in all relationships internally and externally.
6. Work Habits: Efficiently organizes and executes assignments. Demonstrates self-discipline and reliability.
7. Analytical Skills / Problem Solving: Understands situations, problems, or issues by breaking them down into smaller pieces, or tracing the implications of a situation in a step-by-step way. Systematically organizes the parts of problems. Makes systematic comparisons of data or aspects, prioritizing, planning, and developing countermeasures.
8. Flexibility / Adaptability:   Adapts and works effectively in a variety of situations and with various individuals or groups. Seeks and appreciates opposing perspectives on issues. Adapts approach as the requirements of the situation change. Changes or easily accepts change in organization or job requirements.
9. Works Safely: Strives for an accident-free workplace. Keeps safety at the “heart” of everything done. Treats safety as a personal responsibility and sees oneself as being responsible for the safety of others.
10. Team Work: Contributes meaningfully to work group efforts by offering new ideas for improvement. Demonstrates a cooperative manner in dealing with supervisors and other team members. Does his/her part toward group efforts.

1. Mutual Respect and Support: Works cooperatively with others. Welcomes and takes advantage of opposing ideas and opinions. Is always respectful to others.

TECHNICAL COMPETENCY*

Displays knowledge & skills necessary to perform assigned duties; understands Processes, procedures, standards, methods and technologies related to assignments; demonstrates functional/technical literacy; participates in measuring outcomes of work; keeps current on new developments in field of expertise: effectively uses available technology (automation, software, etc.)

*Applies companywide but are specifically defined per position essential functions.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

This position is in an office environment.

Position Requirements and Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience in purchasing related experience (Automotive industry preferred)
• Knowledge of Purchasing guidelines and programs
• Knowledge of U.S. Custom regulations and recommendations
• Experience with Purchasing systems 
• Self-motivation and ability to work with little direction 
• Excellent oral communication and listening skills
• Outstanding organizational skills

Software Skills Required

• MS-Excel
• MS-PowerPoint
• MS-Word
• MS-Outlook
• SAP
• VAATZ

Other Information

• Position may require domestic or international travel. 
• Flexibility in working hours to include nights, weekends and holidays as required.