Purchasing Assistant Manager

Hino Motors Manufacturing, U.S.A., Inc. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Hino Motors, Ltd. (Japan). Hino Motors Manufacturing U.S.A., Inc. is seeking a Purchasing Assistant Manager for its Headquarters facility located in Novi, MI. Hino Motors offers a competitive wage and benefits package.

Responsibilities include:

• Lead Purchasing Team in activities of all responsible platforms
• Support Product Planning and Engineering – developing plans to support new program launches and special projects
• Promote teamwork and cooperation with interacting departments including Japan
• Work closely with related department and manufacturing plants to ensure operational needs are achieved
• Cost data management: input pricing data and resolve discrepancies working with buyers
• Develop, implement and manage commodity strategy
• Generate commodity cost estimates to build sourcing, negotiation, and supplier development strategies
• Analyze costs to understand and evaluate supplier competitiveness
• Drive continuous improvement in the supply base in support of Hino Motor’s business goals
• Negotiate part cost and tooling for your responsible supply base
• Facilitate annual supplier cost improvements/manufacturing improvements activities
• Plan and direct materials and supply to reduce cost and improve quality
• Provide support to manufacturing plants for both strategic issues and supplier performance issues
• Issue Purchase Orders for production components and tooling
• Regularly report out progress to leadership

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Required Knowledge and Skill Sets:

• Strong MS Excel and MS PowerPoint skill sets
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational and data management skills
• Experience working with non-U.S. based customers/suppliers preferred
• High level of attention to detail
• Strong understanding of manufacturing cost drivers preferred
• Ability to work independently under tight deadlines is essential in this fast paced environment

EXPERIENCE:

• 5 – 7 years of Purchasing experience
• Purchasing experience of automotive components
• Experience in stamping and fabrication commodities preferred
• Excellent understanding of Automotive Suppliers in North America, experience with the Commercial Truck industry is preferred
• Management/Supervisory Experience preferred

EDUCATION:

• BS in Business, Supply Chain Management or Finance

OTHER:

• Position requires traveling up to 25% of the time.
• Position might require moving equipment up to 10 pounds or less.