Project Purchasing Specialist

1111 West Broad Street, Smithville , Tennessee 37166 , United States Job Description Job Title: Project Purchasing Specialist Company: AISIN World Corp. of America Department: Business Management, Purchasing - Project Purchasing Location: Smithville, TN (Shiroki) Position Summary This position will function to execute sales activities for Drivetrain products to various customers. Position Responsibilities The incumbent is expected to perform the following functions that the company has determined are essential to this position: Lead and control purchasing projects to achieve targets. Review, summarize and analyze various data (PPV, Budget, Usage, Cost/Price Changes). Collect data to release to Purchasing Buyers for quoting activity. Communicate the progress of the project to team members and executives. Prepare necessary presentation material for meetings. Maintain purchasing project documents such as tracking sheets and reports. Communicate with suppliers/plant side for supplier issues to identify and escalate situations requiring urgent attention while following standard procedures and resolve as needed. Pull information as needed for managers/cross-function teams. Organize information and results into Excel/report form (Countermeasure/FUPs/Retros/Data). Research issues such as Past Quotes/Usages/Root Analysis/Supplier Info. Travel to suppliers and other North American Plants (Go and See-issues). Assist in ECI/PCR/ECR/FCR process between plant and suppliers. Other tasks and duties as assigned. Required Skills and Abilities Essential Skills and Experience: Experience in manufacturing industry with understanding of standard job functions and requirements within the industry. Computer literacy: MS Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and Teams. Strong data analytical/entry skills. Self-Directed/Team Collaborate-meeting timelines/task closures. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Beneficial Skills and Experience Prior Purchasing/PC/Project experience in automotive industry or industrial environment. Time management Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams. Education/Training/Certifications Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, other Applied Science, or Purchasing supply chain management is preferred. Bachelor's degree in Business or other non-technical area is acceptable based on proven technical skill. Requirements Travel Requirements Approximately 20 % per month. Must be willing and available to travel to such locations and with such frequency as is necessary and desirable to meet business needs. 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. Must maintain an acceptable attendance record. Must be willing and available to work weekends and holidays as necessary and desirable to meet business needs. Possibility of weekend for emergencies to prevent customer shut downs. About AISIN offers a variety of health and wellbeing benefit programs. Benefit options include Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Accounts, retirement savings plan, sickness and accident benefits, life insurance, paid vacation and holidays, tuition assistance programs, employee assistance program, vehicle discounts and more. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement The policy of AISIN is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual's age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal law. Additionally, AISIN is committed to being an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and offers opportunities to all job seekers including individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search, email us at View email address on click.appcast.io or call us at View phone number on click.appcast.io. Please provide a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title of the position for which you are applying. Diversity Statement AISIN is committed to workforce diversity, creating equity and advancing a culture of inclusion in which every team member is treated fairly and with respect. Our inclusive work environment brings together a variety of backgrounds, skills, education and perspectives. Attracting and retaining a diverse and inclusive workforce requires that everyone have an equal opportunity to participate, contribute, and advance. Position Type Full-time undefined Employer Privacy Policy Equal Employment Opportunity Statement The policy of AISIN is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual's age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal law. 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