General Purchasing Specialist

ROLE OVERVIEW
The General Purchasing Specialist is responsible for reviewing purchase requisitions from departments, issuing purchase orders and posting invoices. The incumbent also identifies cost saving opportunities, process improvements, and negotiates contractual agreements.

KEY 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
•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 & SCOPE
This 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:
No

QUALIFICATIONS (The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required and preferred for this position.)
Required Education & Experience:
•Bachelor's degree in Business Management, Finance, Economics, Supply Chain Management, Accounting, or related field
Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
•Good Communication, analytical, and technical skills
•Strong negotiation and customer service skills
•Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Power Point
•Strong problem solving and conflict resolution skills

Preferred Education & Experience:
•Experience in an automotive manufacturing environment
•Knowledge of Industrial materials and fabrication suppliers

Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations:
•none

Working Conditions:
•95% Office; 5% Floor
•8 AM – 5 PM (Overtime as needed)
•Occasional travel (domestic/international) as needed