BU PURCHASING PROJECT PROFESSIONAL

OPmobility

$70K — $95K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Communications, Supply Chain or related field.
  • 12 months' experience as a Supply Project Manager or similar role, particularly in the automotive sector.
  • Experience with purchasing resins and chemicals, including paints and coatings, for OEM programs.
  • Strong understanding of budget management, including material costs and manufacturing capabilities.
  • Familiarity with supplier payment processes and procurement management.

Responsibilities

  • Plan and oversee the procurement of various materials including resins, chemicals, and metal components for OEM projects.
  • Establish and ensure adherence to project purchasing budgets aligned with program objectives.
  • Prepare, present, and communicate project purchasing status for key milestone reviews.
  • Manage purchase requests and purchase orders throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Conduct site visits for supplier assessment and process improvement discussions.

Benefits

  • Opportunity for professional development and growth within a global company.
  • Engaging work environment focused on innovative automotive solutions.
  • Potential for cross-border collaboration, enhancing international work experience.
  • Exposure to a diverse range of materials and technologies in automotive component production.
Full Job Description
Job title: Supply Project Manager

Location: Chattanooga, TN, U.S.A, OPmobility Exterior USA LLC.

Job duties: Plan and lead purchasing of resins (PA66, PP, ABS, PPE/PA/PS/PC blends); chemicals (basecoats, primers, clearcoats, thinners, solvents, hardeners); metal components (stainless and carbon steel wires, clips, fasteners); and decorative/functional components (chrome badges, plastic injected parts, adhesives) for assigned OEM vehicle maker customer programs. Establish project purchasing budget (labor, burden, material costs, part geometry, manufacturing facility capabilities and capacity; Selling, General, and Administrative (SG&A) expenses and profit) and ensure alignment with program objectives. Prepare and present project purchasing status for milestone reviews. Manage purchase requests (PRs), purchase orders, and supplier payment schedules during project phase.

Travel requirements: Required domestic and international travel to automotive component suppliers for site visits to assess and define improvements to supplier manufacturing processes and to OPmobility plants in U.S. and Mexico to discuss technical plans and product specification changes, up to 6 week per year (equal to ~ 11% annual travel).

Education: Bachelor, Business, Engineering, Communications, Supply Chain or related.

Experience: Twelve months' experience as Supply Project Manager, Supply Chain Project Manager, Procurement Specialist, or related, planning and leading purchasing of resins and chemicals (including basecoats/clearcoats) for OEM customer programs, and establishing project purchasing budget (including labor, burden, material costs, and facility capacity), or related.

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