Job Details
Purchasing Manager
2026-01-16 Astemo all cities,AK
Description:
Knowledge skills and abilities:
Education: Possess a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Project/Program Management. Program Management Certification a plus.
Experience: 5-10 years industry experience in a program management, purchasing or related field.
Job level is determined by various factors such as organization size, responsibility, career stage, and capabilities.
Supervisory Responsibilities: N/A
Working conditions:
Physical Demands: Required to sit or stand for long periods of time. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Have ability to work 40 - 60 hours per week.
Travel: Domestic and some international travel may be required.
Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) - Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, identity, disability, protected veteran status and national origin.
At Astemo, we're challenging the status quo with the power of diversity, inclusion, and collaboration. Our goal is to build an inclusive work environment that celebrates the differences of our employees. We want to ensure that every employee feels valued, respected and empowered. We don't just accept difference-we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our products, and our community. Astemo is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job at Astemo, please send the nature of the request and contact information to ...@hitachiastemo.com when applying for the position.
Company Name:
ASTEMO AMERICAS, INC.
Job Family:
Supply Chain
Job Description:
Position Summary:
Leads the tube and rod category strategy / cost reduction. Leads improved understanding of current model designated project(s) bills of material to identify opportunities / key activities to support delivery of NEGO and VEC cost reduction and deliver improved profitability on critical programs at three key sites. This individual will work between DE and Purchasing and is responsible to drive understanding of cost reduction opportunities, prioritize and remove roadblocks for implementation.
Job Responsibilities:
- Review / compare current model bills of material and part drawings for suspension products to highlight differences / potential cost reduction opportunities.
- Develop and implement proposals aimed at reduction of component cost.
- Strong interface with DE and Global Category Purchasing to prioritize opportunities / establish negotiation strategies as well as implementation plans / timelines.
- Once sourcing is completed by Global Category Purchasing, work internally and with the supplier(s) to drive implementation.
- Travel to supplier locations supporting product development throughout with periodic travel to company manufacturing facilities (domestic and international).
- Develop a standardized process including status reports and report status to management.
- Coordinate technical reviews with suppliers and manage suppliers risk assessment.
- Manage supplier readiness including control of tooling development and commercial impact of component design changes.
Knowledge skills and abilities:
- Excellent analytical and communication skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Project
- Ability to work independently with minimal direction.
- Well organized, detail oriented
Education: Possess a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Project/Program Management. Program Management Certification a plus.
Experience: 5-10 years industry experience in a program management, purchasing or related field.
Job level is determined by various factors such as organization size, responsibility, career stage, and capabilities.
Supervisory Responsibilities: N/A
Working conditions:
Physical Demands: Required to sit or stand for long periods of time. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Have ability to work 40 - 60 hours per week.
Travel: Domestic and some international travel may be required.
Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) - Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, identity, disability, protected veteran status and national origin.
At Astemo, we're challenging the status quo with the power of diversity, inclusion, and collaboration. Our goal is to build an inclusive work environment that celebrates the differences of our employees. We want to ensure that every employee feels valued, respected and empowered. We don't just accept difference-we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our products, and our community. Astemo is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job at Astemo, please send the nature of the request and contact information to ...@hitachiastemo.com when applying for the position.