Job Title: Purchasing Specialist

Company: Aisin World Corp. of America

Department: Purchasing

Location: Cibolo, TX

Aisin Group Overview:

AISIN Corporation is the world's fifth largest Tier One supplier of automotive components and systems such as brakes, transmissions, navigation systems, drivetrain, chassis, body, engine-related parts, electronics, and intelligent parking systems. A $35 billion company, AISIN is the largest manufacturer of automatic transmissions in the world and employs more than 120,000 team members at 216 consolidated companies.

Chances are, the vehicle you're riding in 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:

• Follow procedures and process of setting up new suppliers in ERP system.
• Manage vendor record data in ERP system.
• Manage all purchase order confirmations, including recording the vendor acceptance/receipt of each order and communicating with appropriate MRO buyers on PO discrepancies.
• Manage and report on supplier late orders.
• Consistent supplier communications regarding late deliveries and purchase order confirmations
• Maintain communication and relationships with suppliers to ensure effective communications and compliance to our purchasing requirements.
• Assist other departments with obtaining supplier quotations and inquiries to support their requirements (if asked).
• Provide internal customer service needs (as required) in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Other duties as required.
• PDI functions and any other support for the Direct Materials Purchasing area

Required Skills and Abilities

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Proficiency in Windows, MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Microsoft AX is a plus.
• Possess an assertive disposition - demonstrating a self-starter mentality and a history of taking ownership and driving change, while accepting direction from management.
• Experience with order processing, RFQs, and invoicing.
• Proven effectiveness in meeting deadlines and achieving expected results
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to perform multiple tasks while working as part of a larger team.
• Ability to meet deadlines while effectively achieving daily work requirements.
• Willingness to accept, incorporate, and effectively execute additional responsibilities as required.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Organization and time management skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment.

Beneficial Skills and Experience

• Bilingual (English/Japanese) not required but preferred.
• Experience with IATF certification activities.
• Experience with generating cost saving ideas and implementing them.
• Understanding or experience with MRP.

Education/Training/Certifications

• High school diploma or equivalent minimum, additional education preferred.

Work Environment Requirements

• Must be able to operate a personal computer, telephone and other office equipment.
• Must perform job duties onsite, except those duties that are customarily or by their nature performed offsite (for example, offsite customer visits).
• Must be able to work effectively in a fast paced environment where constructive criticism is encouraged.
• Must be able to work on multiple assignments at once, and complete assignments within deadline and budget (if applicable) with satisfactory quality.
• Must be able to operate as an effective team member.
• Must be committed to a high standard of safety, and be willing and able to comply with all safety laws and all company safety policies.

Attendance/Work Hour Requirements

• Must maintain an acceptable attendance record.
• Must be willing and available to work such weekends and holidays as necessary and desirable to meet business needs.

Travel Requirements

• Approximately 10%
• Must be willing and available to travel to such locations and with such frequency as is necessary and desirable to meet business needs.

**Candidates applying for positions with Aisin must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.

**To the selected candidate, Aisin offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits and outstanding growth opportunities.

**Aisin is an Equal Opportunity Employer.