Buyer / Planner for Formula and Indy racing team in Santa Clarita, CA
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Buyer / Planner for Formula and Indy racing team in Santa Clarita, CA Ideal candidate possess the ability to analyze and understand engine/chassis parts drawing and specifications; cost details/breakdown, price, material, labor, infrastructure. Planning and purchasing to include: Active communication with suppliers and HPD management to ensure:
Open and efficient lines of communication
Address and coordinate any Quality Issues; both internally and with the supplier
Provide feedback to management for any key delivery delays in critical part orders
Participate in key HPD meetings related to engine initiatives, quality, and build scheduling
Plan and Purchase for Assembly Builds and Common engine Consumable parts
Includes Development Engine build needs
Consumable monitoring and purchase
Tracked Mileage Part monitoring and purchase
Create Production Requests (RP’s) and Subcontract Worksheets for part value add processing
Weekly Bill of Material review
Monitoring Parts Cart stock and ensuring adequate stock is on-hand to support Assembly needs
Mileage Part Tracking and Re-orders
Ensure sufficient stock for Indy engine builds
Major component forecasting analysis to management and suppliers for:
Provide annual forecasts for Blocks, Heads, Camshafts, Crankshafts, Valve Springs, Pistons, Rings, Injectors, etc.
Day-to-Day coordination with the Assembly Shop to monitor:
Part usage
Any part quality issues
Create process/procedures for major component purchases:
Blocks
Heads
Crankshafts
Camshafts
Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in engineering with 3+ years direct experience in purchasing/procurement and material planning.
Strong negotiation skills; knowledge of supplier management and procurement process in developing contracts/agreements
Must have the ability to develop purchasing strategies with respect to QCD (Quality, Cost and on time delivery).
Must have automotive parts, and prototyping experience.
Must be familiar with MRP Logic, parts planning parameters and have strong computer skills in MS office
Desired Skillsets
Racing and manufacturing experience is preferred.
APICS (CPIM) certification desirable.
Navision software experience preferred.
Location: Anywhere in the Los Angeles area about 1 hours away from the Santa Clarita office, and able to come onsite when needed Type: Full Time Contract (1 year or longer)
