• Responsible for selecting appropriate suppliers.
• Responsible for fair pricing of purchased items.
• Responsible for maintaining proper purchasing processes.
• Responsible for purchasing materials in appropriate quantity and timely manner to keep production activities well.
• Responsible for responding to internal and external quality-related requests (complaints, audits, PPAP, etc.).
• Responsible for the smooth operation of the team.
• Purchasing of raw materials, components, equipment, and machinery, provides guidance and assistance for contracted services.
• Analyzes market and delivery conditions to determine present and future material availability.
• Determines methods of procurement, such as direct purchase or bid.
• Reviews bid proposals and negotiate contracts within budgetary limitations and scope of authority.
• Maintains manual or computerized procurement records such as items or services purchased, costs, delivery, product quality or performance, and inventories.
• Discusses defective or unacceptable goods or services with vendors and others to determine the source of trouble and take corrective action.

• Knowledge of procurement risk management, including related laws and regulations, and contracts.
• Market, material, and cost knowledge.
• Supplier negotiation.
• Knowledge of the company's products and production processes overview.
• Vendor evaluation and selection knowledge (including credit management and vendor audit).
• Purchasing budget management skills.
• Strong computer skills including but not limited to: Microsoft Office, e-mail, DDL, EDI, ASN, and inventory management software.
• Strong management and supervisory skills.
• B.A. or B.S. in a management-related field.
• 5-10 years of manufacturing experience at a supervisory or management level.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit for eight hours, talk, and hear.
• The employee frequently is required to walk, use hands to feel or handle, and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee must occasionally lift up to 25 lbs.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles.

THK Rhythm North America Co., Ltd. located in Sparta, TN is a supplier of suspension ball joints, aluminum suspension links, steering tie rods and stabilizer connecting rods to the North American automotive industry.Apply online at Rhythm-na.comAn application can be picked up at 549 Vista Drive in Sparta. Please call (931) 738-2250 Ext. 372 if you have an questions regarding positions or our application process.We look forward to hearing from you!