Global Trading & General Purchasing Senior Manager

Date:  Sep 18, 2024
Location: 

Ellabell, GA, US

Requisition ID:  1018

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(steel&aluminum/sub-materials/paints/equipment&facility/MROs) and global trade(trade compliance-USMCA,KORUS/customs clearance/ocean&domestic transportation/FTA) sections activities and supplier management relating to cost, quality, supplier controls, legal, compliances, delivery and service for HMGMA.
  • Provide leadership and direction the general purchasing and the global trade organization. Operates and manages the organization, including employee development and performance evaluation. Strive to improve employee job satisfaction and organizational culture.
  • Establish and settle work procedures and processes for the General purchasing and the Global trade section.
  • Recruiting and training employees with expatriate, conducting work directives, performance feedback, and evaluation.
  • Cooperate with related departments such as the headquarters, HMNA, other HMGMA divisions, and external organizations, and support internal communication.
  • Prepare/Attend meetings and create the reports related to Procurement division
  • 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 and global trade (according to local conditions/legal) should be carried out, and consultations with relevant departments/related corporations and government agency should be conducted proactively.
  • Develop and implement policies and procedures to ensure an efficient and professional operation consistent with corporate vision.
  • Create and execute the overall general purchasing items sourcing and global trade strategies/management.
  • Manage supply base and systems either directly or through subordinates for general purchasing.
  • Accountable for the cost control of purchased items within budget.
  • Identify and lead yearly cost reductions activities.
  • Professionally resolve problems (both internal and external) in a fair and ethical manner.
  • Actively manage the on-going relationships with strategic providers, including supplier improvement, supplier quality, contract management, joint supply chain improvements, and cost improvements over time.
  • Direct the gathering of the necessary data required for benchmarking, cost analysis, compliance reporting, and pricing negotiations. Communicate recommendations based on information derived from benchmark information.
  • Provide procurement and sourcing related training and processes analysis to business unit personnel as appropriate.
  • Manage supply base either directly or through subordinates for global trade systems.
  • Manage transportation and customs clearances process of KD parts & general purchasing items.
  • Manage  overall duties about FTA (Country of Origin of items from abroad, USMCA strategy and et cetera

 

[Reports to] HOD coordinator/CPO

 

[ Others ]

  • 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)
  • Extensive knowledge and experience in Global trade and General Purchasing
  • Over 15 years experiences of related field
  • Experience with Microsoft Office products or equivalent applications
  • Deep understanding of external market and current trends
  • 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
  • Extensive experience working in procurement department in a related field
  • Experiences about Steel & Aluminum/Chemical/MRO purchasing/procurement preferred
  • Experiences about FTA and Trade compliance preferred

 

Competency Based: 

  • Working With a Team
  • Planning and Organizing
  • Problem Solving
  • Communication
  • Strategic thinking and mindset
  • Willingness for transformational changes
  • Flexibility

 

Travel Requirement / Additional information

  • Position may require occasional travel (Domestic/International travel)
  • Position may require on-call duty or overtime due to overall responsibility
  • Flexibility in working hours to include weekends, holidays, and off shift

 

Compensation & Benefit

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

 

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.

 


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