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We are seeking a detail‑oriented and proactive Purchasing Coordinator to support supplier management, cost analysis, and new model development activities. This role is ideal for someone who excels at building supplier relationships, analyzing pricing, coordinating cross‑functional efforts, and ensuring the organization receives the best value in quality, delivery, and cost.
Job Responsibility:
Issue Electronic Requests for Quote (ERFQ) to current and potential suppliers for new model parts
Issue Engineering Change Notices (ECN) to suppliers and gather pricing for design changes on current and future production parts
Review supplier pricing and compare against internal cost models to ensure accuracy and validity
Create and maintain cost models and track commodity price changes monthly, quarterly, and annually
Analyze cost competitiveness across suppliers for various materials and commodities
Establish and maintain strong working relationships with suppliers to promote collaboration
Partner with suppliers on Kaizen, VA/VE, and cost‑reduction initiatives
Lead meetings with suppliers to address performance, improvement plans, and supply chain matters
Hold suppliers accountable for issues related to production, shipping, or quality, coordinating with internal teams to resolve concerns
Work directly with suppliers to support improvement efforts when expectations or standards are not met
Collaborate with internal teams during New Model Development, including tooling timelines, trial events, and sample builds
Provide clear updates to internal leadership on open issues, supplier activities, and action plans
Support sourcing decisions, development timing, and price negotiations
Issue Purchase Orders for mass production parts, trial components, tooling, and service parts
Track all pricing changes driven by market shifts, engineering changes, and cost‑down programs
Approve supplier invoices for payment within internal systems
Requirements:
Strong negotiation skills related to pricing, timing, and project activities
Solid analytical skills to compare multiple supplier offers and cost structures
Experience in purchasing, supply chain, cost analysis, or a related field preferred
Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship‑building skills
Ability to interpret technical drawings and evaluate cost proposals
Proficiency with cost modeling and supplier performance evaluation
Highly organized with strong problem‑solving abilities