General Purchasing Assistant Manager

About HMGMA  

HMGMA is the abbreviation of Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America. It is Hyundai Motor Group's first dedicated EV mass-production plant and is an innovative plant with cutting-edge production technology applied. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

[General Summary] 

• Responsible for leading general purchasing (such as steel & aluminum/sub materials/paints/equipment/MROs) activities and supplier management relating to cost, quality, supplier controls, legal, compliances, and service for HMGMA.  

• Provide leadership and direction the general purchasing Organization. Operates and manages the organization.  

• Establish and settle work procedures and processes for the General purchasing section with HOS. 

• Establish business plans and goals of team and manage progress. 

• This role also manages a general purchasing group and reports to the Head of General purchasing section  

• Cooperate with related departments such as the headquarters, HMNA, other HMGMA divisions, and external organizations, and support internal communication.  

• Attend meetings related to purchasing department and prepare meetings and reports 

• Support communication between Korean and local employees. 

[Major responsibilities] 

• In the initial stage, develop/design/set-up/adjustment/execution, and overall management and supervision of all processes of general purchasing (according to local conditions/legal) should be carried out, and consultations with relevant departments/related corporations and government agency should be conducted proactively. 

• Manage overall duties about general purchasing 

• Prepare, report, and implement Request for Quotation (RFQ) for general purchasing 

• Select, develop, and manage supply base for General Purchasing products and services by: 

o Preparing Request for Quotations (RFQ) for user department requirements. 

o Negotiating spot purchases and long-term agreements. 

o Maintaining competitive pricing. 

o Leading yearly cost reduction activities. 

o Monitoring supplier quality and delivery performance. 

• Formulate and implement yearly commodity and supply base strategy. 

• Work closely with supplier to optimize supplier processes. 

• Explore available technology and implement best practices related to purchasing activities. 

• Plan, organize, track, and disseminate information related to General Purchasing suppliers. 

• Manage vendor and pricing data in ERP system 

[Other] 

• Perform special projects or other duties as assigned that occur from time to time 

• Actively communicate with HQ to ensure clear and consistent decisions 

• Support related activities, events, and tasks 

Qualifications & Preferences 

Minimum: 

• Bachelor’s degree (all majors) 

• Solid Excel and computer skills 

• Deep understanding of external market and current trends 

• Experience in General Purchasing 

• Must be authorized to work in the United States and not require work authorization sponsorship by our company for this position now or in the future 

Preferred: 

• Job related experience in Automotive or related Industry 

• Certified Purchasing Manager (C.P.M.) designation preferred 

Competency Based:  

• Working With a Team 

• Planning and Organizing 

• Problem Solving 

• Communication 

• Strategic thinking and mindset 

• Willingness for transformational changes 

• Flexibility 

Travel Requirement 

• Domestic / International travel required. 

Working Hours (Shift) Requirement 

• Employment opportunities at HMGMA will be completed in multiple phases.  

• Shift assignment for this position may change to meet the business needs.   

• Any changes will be communicated to employees and according to accommodation; will be considered. 

Compensation & Benefit 

• HMGMA offers opportunities for growth, work flexibility, competitive pay, and benefits. 

• HMGMA benefits include competitive Medical / Vision / Dental insurance, paid holidays, paid time off, and competitive 401k plan. 

Other Information 

• FLSA Classification: Exempt/Salary 

• When submitting a resume for this position, I understand that this information may be used to create a registration with the Georgia Department of Labor on Employ Georgia. 

HMGMA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances.