Purchase Specialist - Zobility

General Summary:

Input new model bill of materials process through Prototype ERP system.
Ensure the implementation of engineering document changes within the ERP system for all pre-production builds.
Attend builds to extract open issues related to the bill of materials.
Plan program activity and report status to the program team.
Deliver procurement requirements to the program team.

Essential Job Functions:

Issue and track supplier orders for customer requirements. Negotiate supplier delivery timing, track supplier purchase orders, and provide supplier timing to management for prototype build scheduling.
Create and release prototype bill of materials and enter all parts needed into item master.
Analyze drawings, SMS structure (e.g., engineering parts list), communication memos, and color instructions to create New Model Bill of Materials.
Interpret engineering documentation to identify change points that need to be implemented into Bill of Material and communicate changes to Prototype team.
Work with Engineering department to resolve open issues extracted from SMS and drawing discrepancies.
Identify and track open program issues, and work with relevant internal departments on issue resolution.
Develop and present program documentation including prototype detail plan and material matrixes.
Analyze and arrange internal prototype make vs. buy for new model programs for all commodities.
Attend program meetings, submit procurement activity schedules, facilitate communication between internal departments, and work with prototype team members to ensure customer deliveries are met.
Create weld schedules along with any supplier stagger schedule that is needed for each milestone.

Experience:

Entry to four (4) years of experience in production, prototype procurement, and/or manufacturing processes, preferably automotive interiors.

Education:

Bachelor's degree in Business, Project Management, Engineering or related field, or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.

Zobility

05/11/2024

Novi,MI