OverviewThe PE Procurement Manager is responsible for sourcing and selecting potential suppliers, approving new item suppliers, negotiating part pricing, and coordinating all supplier-related activities. This role oversees die casting operations-covering aluminum casting, machining, and assembly-while managing sub-parts cost, monitoring supplier performance, and supporting procurement functions for key PE components including Power Electric Motors, Reducers, Inverters, and ICCUs. MOBIS Corporate Center America will be aiding in the hiring progress for this job position.
Responsibilities(To perform within this position successfully, the incumbent must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other duties may be assigned.)
- Maintain strong relationships with suppliers, as well as internal and external customers including Sales Managers, to ensure on-time results.
- Review legal documentation such as Requests for Quotes (RFQs), Letters of Intent (LOIs), terms and conditions, and develop documentation according to Mobis policy.
- Review supplier requirements, release quotations, and perform quotation analysis.
- Perform part characteristic analysis and risk analysis, and create Procurement policies.
- Research and secure potential suppliers.
- Perform cost analysis for parts, tooling, and other supplier expenses; negotiate prices with suppliers.
- Create detailed price breakdown for each product by analyzing the piece price and breaking the price down into its categories (e.g. material, labor and burden, etc.).
- Negotiate supply agreements and cost models with key suppliers, ensure pricing and lead time information is updated
- Comply with and promote safety in the workplace.
- All other duties as assigned.
AUTHORITY & SCOPEThis role operates within defined corporate policies and procedures and exercises judgment appropriate to its level of responsibility. The position may influence decisions related to functional operations, processes, or recommendations and escalate matters as required
Supervisory Responsibilities: Yes
Qualifications(The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required and preferred for this position.)
Required Education & Experience:- Manager experience (7+ years)
- Bachelor's Degree (BA/BS) in Engineering/Supply Chain Management Degree
- Equivalent Experience / Education: 10+/7+/5+ years of experience in procurement role within E-powertrain manufacturing/automotive industry
Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:- Strong analytical and technical skills
- Requires understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) and proficiency in
- drawing interpretation.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
Preferred Education & Experience:- Ability to speak and write fluently in both Korean and English
- Experience in automotive manufacturing environment
- Experience in Die-casting, Lamination press, Forging, PCB assembly process.
- Ability to understand 2D/3D drawings and knowledge of design tools
- Experience ins using ERP system (SAP).
Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations:Working Conditions:- Office setting, some walking and standing within and between buildings.
- Overtime as needed.
- Frequent travel with possible overnight or extended stays.
- Working in all Development work groups if needed.
