Purchasing Buyer - Marion, United States - Aisin World Corp. of America

Description

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Purchasing Buyer – Plant Daily Issues

Company: Aisin World Corp of America

Department: Purchasing, Site Leaders

Location: Marion, IL (AMI)

Position Responsibilities

The incumbent is expected to perform the following functions that the company has determined are essential to this position:

• Support development of Training/Work Instructions in conjunction with AWA systems & processes and manufacturing plant needs.
• Manage related processes as appropriate for quotations, Letters of Intent, Feasibility Studies, Engineering Changes, quotations, capacity investigations, RDDP, etc.
• Support the Purchasing Commodity team for cost reduction activity and information sharing - including cooperation with Aisin affiliated companies.
• Support the Purchasing Project Team for investigations, communication, and cost reduction activity including cooperation with Aisin affiliated companies.
• Support AMI PC in the development of EDI system ((Oracle settings (GPS, ASL, & Sourcing) and supplier communication)).
• Support the launch of new programs, including support for Launch Department activity.
• Support Logistics and Transportation in obtaining USMCA information.
• Support Quality Compliance in distributing Aisin Engineering Standards where requested.
• Maintain cleanup of AMI Unit Cost Monthly dump.
• Manage Purchase Order Revisions as needed.
• Manage Supplier Retro payment activity.
• Coordinate the communication of AMI-specific data to AWA PUR Admin. Group (PPV, Part Costs, Diversity/Minority Supplier data, etc.).
• Coordinate and communicate with cross-functional teams at AWA, manufacturing plants and Aisin Group companies (both domestic and overseas).
• Complete various Oracle Purchasing data input and management as necessary.
• Manage the closure of open Oracle Purchase Orders (including Blanket Purchase Agreements).
• Provide Supplier data to AMI SQE as needed.
• Support MRO Purchasing as needed.
• Analysis of various inputs and conditions from cross-functional departments to find cost savings opportunities.
• Prepare reports and presentations as necessary.
• Follow document retention policies and appropriate filing/saving methods.
• Process approved PPAPs and share approval with appropriate suppliers.
• Other tasks and duties as assigned.

Required Skills and Abilities

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Effective written and verbal communication skills for internal and external contacts
• Ability to create effective memos, Emails and letters.
• Capable of analyzing quotations, developing budgets, and understanding cost impact
• Ability to comprehend technical and business correspondence
• Ability to analyze manufacturing processes and blueprints
• Strong computer skills and ability to create graphs, spreadsheets, and charts – Excel, Word & Outlook knowledge is a must for position.

Beneficial Skills and Experience

• Experience in automotive industry with understanding of standard job functions and requirements within the industry.
• Prior purchasing experience in automotive industry or industrial environment.
• Experience in multi-cultural environment, preferably Japanese-based.
• Exposure or knowledge of the injection molding process would be beneficial but not mandatory.
• Fluency in English with additional language skill in Japanese, Chinese, German, and/or Spanish.

Education/Training/Certifications

• Associate degree in Engineering, Accounting or Purchasing supply chain management is preferred.
• Extensive knowledge & experience can be considered in lieu of formal education.

Travel Requirements

• Approximately 10 %
• Must be willing and available to travel to such locations and with such frequency as is necessary and desirable to meet business needs.

Work Environment Requirements

With reasonable accommodation:

• Must be able to operate a personal computer, telephone, and other office equipment.
• Must perform job duties onsite, when necessary, except those duties that are customarily or by their nature performed offsite (for example, offsite customer visits).
• Must be able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be able to work on multiple assignments at once, and complete assignments within deadline and budget (if applicable) with satisfactory quality.
• Must be able to operate as an effective team member.
• Must be committed to a high standard of safety and be willing and able to comply with all safety laws and all company safety policies.

Attendance/Work Hour Requirements

• Must maintain an acceptable attendance record.
• Must be willing and available to work weekends and holidays as necessary and desirable to meet business needs.

Company DescriptionA $35 billion company, AISIN is the largest manufacturer of automatic transmissions in the world and employs more than 120,000 team members at 216 consolidated companies.

Chances are that the vehicle you're riding in is equipped with an Aisin product.

Company Description

A $35 billion company, AISIN is the largest manufacturer of automatic transmissions in the world and employs more than 120,000 team members at 216 consolidated companies.\r
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Chances are that the vehicle you're riding in is equipped with an Aisin product.