Purchasing Buyer

**Job Title**:Purchasing Buyer - New Projects **Company**:Aisin World Corp. of America **Department**:Purchasing **Location**:Mexico **Aisin Group Overview** Based in Kariya City, Aichi, Japan, the Aisin Group is a $35 billion global, Tier One supplier of automotive components and systems with over 214 consolidated companies spanning over 20 countries and some 110,000 employees. The Aisin Group is the world's sixth largest Tier One supplier of automotive components and systems, such as brakes, transmissions, navigation systems, drivetrain, chassis, body, engine-related parts, electronics and intelligent transportation systems. As we like to say: "Chances are the car your drove to work this morning is equipped with an Aisin product." **Position Responsibilities** The incumbent is expected to perform the following functions that the company has determined are essential to this position: - Issuance of BOMs and data for each project, establishing all the project inputs for the correct implementation. - Prepare based on NMPM for New Projects, localization, and reorganization. - Issuance and monitoring of the NPQP in all phases such as location, reorganization, New Project & ECI's. - Issuance of internal master schedule for each project and create the K/O meeting involving all commodities. - Monitor the quotation process and obtain the necessary information though the portal. - Confirm, review, and follow-up all PPAP information until approval. - Prepare for the DOP / DOS meeting for each project with the NAP. - Participate in scheduling visits with current and potential suppliers, if applicable, follow up with commodity Buyer for the quotation progress for each program. - Participate in the solution of problems related within the program. - Communicate with suppliers and internal clients. - Participation in benchmarking activities such as cost-benefit and VA/VE activities. - Create Request for Proposals (RFP) - Participation in Corporate meetings such as NMPM, Sourcing board, and Monthly Purchasing meetings - Detailed quotation analysis and negotiation for all cost drivers. - Support the launch of new programs, including tracking prototype / trial materials. - Evaluate new supplier performance and information. - Approve requisitions and monitor invoicing for variances and suppliers for performance. - Support preparation of annual budget plans (including purchases, manpower, expenses, etc.) for each location and all assigned components and suppliers - working with manufacturing plant site purchasing members to finalize total budget plan by plant. - Support development and standardization of processes in conjunction with AWA systems & processes and manufacturing plant needs for all Commodity assigned components (including strategy, negotiation tactics, processes, policies, etc.). - In conjunction with management, lead activities for Commodity purchasing to: - Develop forms, processes, and systems for Commodity central purchasing, - Support other Aisin purchasing groups for similar products and processes, - Execute communized purchasing activities with suppliers and potential suppliers, - Develop total supply chain cost analysis. - Support the Commodity procurement team (and support of other teams as appropriate) for cost reduction activity including cooperation with Aisin affiliated companies. - Support sub-tier negotiations and purchasing as necessary. - Coordinate and analyze total volume usage, forecasts, and total material buy for Commodity suppliers. - Manage related processes as appropriate for quotations, Letters of Intent, Feasibility Studies, Engineering Changes, quotations, capacity investigations, etc. - Analysis of various inputs and conditions from cross-functional departments to find cost savings opportunities. - Coordinate and communicate with cross-functional teams at AWA, manufacturing plants and Aisin Group companies (both domestic and overseas). - Coordinate with SPTT members to conduct supplier business audits. - In conjunction with strategic project purchasing members and SPTT: - Assess prospective suppliers for new model programs and localization activities. - Support development of metal-forming component purchase strategies. - Identify suppliers for new business and review their capabilities per engineering requirements. - Prepare reports and presentations as necessary. - Act as Supplier champion to Aisin and voice of Aisin to supplier. - Develop and maintain record of the assignment results of whole projects. - Work with design team to identify new, local, or advanced materials and processes for mass or cost savings if required. - Involved with the Supplier Tooling Administration related to each program. - Other tasks and duties as assigned. **Required Skills and Abilities** Essential Skills and Experience: - Effective written and verbal communication skills for internal and external contacts - Capable of analyzing quotations, developing budgets, and understanding cost impac