What are the responsibilities and job description for the Procurement Specialist position at Golden Technology?
Our client is seeking a Procurement Specialist with a strong automotive industry background to strengthen their team. In this role, you will own the sourcing and purchasing activities for new automotive product development projects.
Key Responsibilities
- Secure all externally purchased and intercompany components needed throughout the project's development phase
- Obtain quotes and identify sources for production materials, ensuring cost, quality, and schedule goals are met within the product development process
- Run the RFI and RFQ cycle from start to finish
- Benchmark and compare suppliers to confirm the company is getting competitive offers
- Drive supplier selection decisions in line with company guidelines
- Oversee contract execution and ensure it follows internal policies
- Negotiate volumes, pricing, lead times, and commercial terms with suppliers
Qualifications
Education and Experience
- Bachelor's degree (4-year) in Business, Supply Chain, Economics, Management, or Engineering, or an Associate degree (2-year) in Business, Supply Chain Management, Economics, or Engineering plus at least 5 years of relevant experience
- Required: 5 years of procurement experience in the automotive industry (OEM or Tier 1/Tier 2 supplier) within medium- to high-volume manufacturing
- Background in electro-mechanical automotive components is a plus
Technical Skills
- Working knowledge of financial evaluation techniques such as NPV, IRR, and ROI
- Understanding of logistics and material requirements planning
- Advanced proficiency in SAP
- Hands-on exposure to automotive quality standards such as IATF 16949 / TS 16949, along with ISO 9001
- Comfortable with PC applications, including the Microsoft Office suite
Core Competencies
- Outstanding negotiation ability
- Sharp analytical thinking and sound reasoning
- Self-motivated and driven to deliver results
- Effective written and verbal communicator with strong interpersonal skills
- Collaborative by nature and comfortable working as part of a team
- Tactful, mature, and able to work well with people of varied personalities and backgrounds
- Able to build credibility and make firm decisions, while respecting and supporting the organization's priorities and preferences