Goken America LLC

Goken America LLC

Automotive Buyer - Prototype

Raymond, OH

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 37 days ago
NegotiationExcelSAPProcurementCommunicationCollaborationProblem Solving

About the role

  • We also foster a culture built on high performance, collaboration, continuous improvement, and ongoing professional development.
  • This activity should be performed so that all items are delivered in accordance with company's quality, quantity and delivery standards.
  • This role requires the candidate to work in a small team while operating independently and routinely self-checking their results.

Responsibilities

  • Build and manage relationships with both new and existing suppliers.
  • Manage, confirm and communicate any additional information relating to an order
  • Support the entire purchasing lifecycle by buying, at the most favorable price: raw materials, equipment, machinery, components, tooling, services and/or supplies for the development of business operations.
  • We partner with OEMs and suppliers across the mobility space, as well as clients in non-mobility industries, to deliver innovative solutions and accelerate product development.
  • This mindset fuels our mission and empowers our teams to solve complex problems, deliver measurable value, and move our clients and industries forward.
  • Our Mission is to build trust that fosters greatness in our people, excellence in our clients, and positive impact in the communities we serve.

Requirements

  • 3+ years of Procurement experience & BS Degree in Business administration or combined relevant experience.
  • Experience with CAD drawings
  • including knowledge of prototype parts.
  • Ability to work in a multinational team environment.
  • Order receipt activities including: obtaining vendor's anticipated delivery date, troubleshooting late-delivery or quality issues, supporting Receiving team and managing invoice activities required for PO.
  • Build and maintain internal relationships to facilitate the continuity of services required.
  • updating both internal and external parties as required.
  • Supplier travel required when requested.
  • Demonstrated understanding of specific manufacturing processes.
  • Experience independently leading meetings with external partners including negotiation, delivery and overall assessment discussions.
  • Experience leading ongoing Quality, Cost, Delivery and Development discussions with suppliers.
  • Highly proficient in all MS Office tools (primarily Excel and PPT).
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Good organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Goken is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive, and engaging workplace across all global locations. We value diversity and provide equal opportunities for career growth and professional development, regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Nice to have

  • Experience using SAP (preferred).
  • Coordination experience (preferred).

Compensation

  • Goken offers a competitive compensation structure and benefits that support professional growth and personal well-being.

Benefits

  • Our Vision is to empower associates to drive innovation and lead meaningful change wherever it's needed, ensuring we stay ahead of the challenges and opportunities of tomorrow.
  • Goken offers a competitive compensation structure and benefits that support professional growth and personal well-being.

Company info

  • Headquartered in Dublin, Ohio (USA) with Engineering Centers in Pune, India and Yokohama, Japan, Goken is a global Engineering Services and Product Development company founded in 2004.

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