Our client is looking for a Project Coordinator Associate in Auburn Hills, MI!
This contract opportunity (possible extension or direct hire for the right candidate) offers a starting pay rate of $34.48/hour (benefits are available).
This is a hybrid opportunity, on site three days a week.
Description: The position is responsible for ensuring the newly sourced suppliers rapidly gets up to speed in order to onboard as expeditiously as possible. The individual will work with the various teams to ensure all documentation is submitted, supplier training is completed and help the supplier through the early stages of being able to support a successful relationship long term.
- Supplier Account Setup: Manage the supplier onboarding process, including account creation on the onboarding platform, sending invitations to third-party vendors, and ensuring successful integration into the ERP system.
- Documentation & Compliance: Collect and verify essential documentation from suppliers, such as safety certificates, insurance details, and quality management system records, ensuring compliance with industry regulations.
- Due Diligence: Conduct periodic due diligence assessments of existing suppliers, identifying and addressing any discrepancies or compliance issues.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with the Buying, Finance, and other internal teams to align sourcing strategies with customer demands and market needs.
- Process Improvement: Identify process gaps and suggest improvements to enhance efficiency and effectiveness in supplier onboarding.
- Reporting: Provide regular reports on supplier onboarding status, risks, and performance metrics to senior management and cross-functional teams.
Requirements:
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Logistics, or a related field.
- Experience: Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a procurement or administration role within the automotive industry, with a focus on supplier onboarding and compliance.
- Strong understanding of procurement processes and their cross-implications.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with colleagues, suppliers, and customers.
- Proficiency in using onboarding platforms and ERP systems.
- Ability to work to deadlines and contracted KPIs, focusing on quick turnaround and quality of service.
- Familiarity with industry standards and regulations, such as ISO/TS 16949 and PPAP requirements.
- Fluency in English; additional languages are a plus.
- Project management experience
- Basic knowledge of automotive suppliers and onboarding tasks
- Familiarity in industry standard requirements, i.e. ISO, PPAP etc
- 2+ years' experience
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