20263-Senior Buyer, Procurement

20263-Senior Buyer, Procurement
Location: Montgomery, AL - 5-days Onsite

Sr. Buyer, Procurement
Automotive Manufacturing Region (HMMA, HMGMA, KaGA)

Role Overview

Hyundai AutoEver America (HAEA) is seeking an experienced Sr. Buyer, Procurement to serve as the primary procurement leader supporting the Automotive Manufacturing Region, including HMMA, HMGMA, and KaGA. This strategic role is responsible for leading sourcing, supplier management, contract negotiations, and procurement operations for IT hardware, software, maintenance agreements, and professional services.
The Sr. Buyer will act as a key liaison between Automotive Manufacturing business units, IT organizations, internal stakeholders, vendors, and delivery teams to ensure procurement strategies align with organizational objectives while maximizing value, maintaining compliance, and driving operational excellence.
This individual will possess strong leadership, negotiation, analytical, and relationship management skills, along with a deep understanding of procurement best practices and supplier management.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Procurement & Sourcing

• Lead procurement activities for IT hardware, software, software maintenance, cloud services, and professional services across the Automotive Manufacturing region.
• Negotiate pricing, contract terms, service levels, and delivery schedules with vendors to achieve optimal business outcomes.
• Manage RFx processes including Requests for Information (RFI), Requests for Quotation (RFQ), and Requests for Proposal (RFP) from initiation through contract award.
• Evaluate suppliers based on quality, cost, delivery performance, technical capabilities, and capacity requirements.
• Create and issue purchase orders while providing timely status updates to stakeholders throughout the procurement lifecycle.

Supplier Relationship Management

• Establish and maintain strong strategic partnerships with key suppliers.
• Monitor supplier performance through scorecards, KPI tracking, and business reviews.
• Identify opportunities to improve supplier performance, reduce risk, and increase value.
• Collaborate with vendors to drive innovation, continuous improvement, and long-term business partnerships.

Cost Optimization & Market Intelligence

• Conduct market research and vendor benchmarking to understand pricing trends, industry standards, and emerging technologies.
• Leverage competitive bidding and sourcing strategies to ensure competitive pricing while maintaining supplier stability.
• Identify cost savings opportunities through consolidation, standardization, process improvements, and volume purchasing.
• Promote Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) principles when evaluating sourcing decisions.

Procurement Operations & Process Improvement

• Streamline and standardize procurement processes to improve efficiency and compliance.
• Utilize procurement systems and automation tools to enhance accuracy and reduce manual effort.
• Ensure adherence to procurement policies, procedures, and corporate governance requirements.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across procurement operations.

Stakeholder Engagement & Collaboration

• Partner with Finance, Legal, IT, Manufacturing, and business leaders to develop sourcing strategies and procurement solutions.
• Serve as a trusted advisor on procurement procedures, vendor management, and sourcing best practices.
• Maintain clear communication regarding project timelines, costs, risks, and procurement status.
• Foster cross-functional collaboration to support business objectives.

Data Analytics & Reporting

• Analyze spend data to identify trends, savings opportunities, and sourcing efficiencies.
• Develop and present procurement metrics, supplier performance reports, and executive summaries.
• Make strategic recommendations based on data-driven insights and market analysis.

Leadership & Mentorship

• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior procurement professionals.
• Promote best practices and knowledge sharing within the procurement organization.
• Support organizational growth through leadership, collaboration, and professional development initiatives.

Compliance & Ethical Sourcing

• Conduct procurement activities with integrity, transparency, and fairness.
• Maintain compliance with HAEA procurement policies and procedures.
• Support sustainable and socially responsible sourcing initiatives.
• Prevent conflicts of interest and maintain ethical supplier relationships.

Must-Have Requirements

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Information Technology, Finance, or a related field.

Experience

• 7+ years of procurement, strategic sourcing, purchasing, or vendor management experience.
• Experience sourcing and negotiating contracts for IT hardware, software, maintenance agreements, and professional services.
• Experience managing RFI, RFQ, and RFP processes.
• Demonstrated success negotiating supplier agreements and achieving cost savings initiatives.
• Experience supporting enterprise-level procurement functions in a corporate or manufacturing environment.

Technical & Functional Skills

• Strong understanding of procurement and sourcing methodologies.
• Knowledge of contract management, vendor performance management, and supplier risk assessment.
• Experience using ERP and procurement systems.
• Strong spend analysis and reporting capabilities.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and procurement reporting tools.
• Understanding of Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) principles.

Leadership Competencies

• Exceptional negotiation and influencing skills.
• Strong relationship-building and stakeholder management abilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Demonstrated leadership, collaboration, and mentoring experience.

Nice-to-Have Requirements

• Experience supporting automotive manufacturing organizations.
• Experience procuring technology solutions within enterprise IT environments.
• Professional certifications such as:
  • CPSM (Certified Professional in Supply Management)
  • CPSD (Certified Professional in Supplier Diversity)
  • CSCP (Certified Supply Chain Professional)
  • PMP (Project Management Professional)
• Experience with SAP procurement modules and procurement automation platforms.
• Knowledge of IT infrastructure, cloud services, software licensing, and cybersecurity procurement.
• Experience leading supplier governance programs and executive-level vendor reviews.
• Familiarity with Hyundai Motor Group business operations and manufacturing environments.
• Experience driving digital transformation initiatives within procurement functions.

Success Measures

The successful candidate will be evaluated based on:

• High stakeholder satisfaction across Automotive Manufacturing, IT, Finance, Legal, and vendor partners.
• Achievement of procurement timelines and project delivery commitments.
• Consistent delivery of quality products and services from suppliers.
• Measurable cost savings while maintaining service quality and operational requirements.
• Effective resolution of supplier and stakeholder issues.
• Strong supplier performance and relationship management outcomes.
• Accurate procurement reporting and spend visibility.
• Full compliance with HAEA Purchasing Policies and procurement procedures.

Team Culture Summary

At Hyundai AutoEver America, the team culture is built on collaboration, innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement. Employees work in a dynamic global environment where IT and business teams partner closely to deliver impactful solutions that support Hyundai's growing manufacturing operations. Team members are encouraged to take ownership, challenge conventional thinking, and contribute to strategic initiatives that drive operational excellence across the organization.

Team Culture Highlights

• Collaborative & Global Mindset - Partner closely with HR, IT, business stakeholders, external partners, and Korea Headquarters to achieve shared goals and deliver world-class solutions.
• Continuous Improvement Focus - Embrace innovation, challenge the status quo, and proactively identify opportunities to enhance processes, systems, and the employee experience.
• Customer-Centric Approach - Prioritize service excellence by building strong relationships, understanding business needs, and delivering reliable, high-quality SAP solutions.
• Ownership & Accountability - Take initiative, solve complex problems, and drive projects from concept through implementation while maintaining a commitment to operational excellence and business results.