Kia America · 4 weeks ago
Sr. Corporate Procurement Agent
Irvine, CA
Contract
Hybrid
Senior Level
$87K/yr - $118K/yr
5+ years expKia America is redefining value in the automotive industry through a collaborative and innovative culture. The Sr. Corporate Procurement Agent will manage the purchasing process from sourcing to payment, guiding internal business units on purchasing policies and serving as the point of contact for contract administration.
Automotive
Responsibilities
Creation and administration of Request for Information (RFI), and Request for Proposal (RFP), assist operational department to development of statements of work, service agreements, with minimal direction
Lead and facilitate supplier selection, cost/price analysis of supplier responses and quotes, and contract negotiations
Develop strong relationships with internal business partners to engage them on a timely basis as appropriate to ensure agreements are consistent with company objectives and procedures
Maintain relationships with suppliers while continually seeking additional vendors
Develop and execute strategies to maximize spend by identifying and qualifying savings potential for specific projects
Administration of proper procurement documentation. Conduct reconciliation of project costs to ensure all costs are in-line with planned budgets
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in business administration, finance, accounting, or related discipline
5-7 years of experience in purchasing of goods and/or services or related experience
Complete understanding and experience with analysis and negotiation of various contract types (i.e., firm-fixed, cost-plus, time & material etc.)
Experience with integrated purchasing/accounting/financial systems
Basic knowledge of general accounting practices and principles
Strong analytical skills. Proven ability to perform cost/price analysis
Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
Demonstrated leadership skills and quality. Ability to complete assigned projects from inception to completion with minimum guidance
Strong negotiation skills
Preferred
MBA a plus
SAP Preferred
Experience with purchasing of corporate indirect services preferred
Benefits
Premium paid medical, dental and vision coverage for you and your dependents
401(k) plan matching of 100% up to 6% of the salary deferral
Paid time off
Company lease and purchase programs
Company-wide holiday shutdown
Paid volunteer hours
Premium lifestyle amenities at our corporate campus in Irvine, California
Company
Kia America
Kia America is headquartered in Irvine, California and is a subsidiary of Kia Corporation.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Seungkyu Yoon
President & CEO
John Yoon
Executive Vice President and General Counsel
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