ID

2026-8045

Job Locations

US-GA-Newnan

Category

Purchasing

Position Type

Regular Full-Time

Job Code: 9920400

SUMMARY:

Gather and analyze organizational data for developing information systems. Study existing business procedures and computer programs to determine how both could be better organized and structured for the betterment of the organization. Study technological and business trends to be able to recommend changes to technology and business process to take advantage of advances in both. Design and guide the implementation of business computer-based information systems. Prepare and present reports to management as needed.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

This position is responsible for planning, tracking and reporting on all Purchasing division activities related to new model development. Specific events that are tracked and reported on include: The release of required drawings from the Product Development department and the receipt of those drawings into the Purchasing Department. Release of Requests for Quotations (RFQ) by the Buyers. Buyer analysis of the suppliers? quotation and timely supplier selection and Concurrent Engineering (CE) meeting progress. Buyer’s issuance of Award Notifications to selected suppliers Tooling Purchase Order release ASQE issuance of PPAP requirements and supplier tooling completion and first part delivery. The loading of supplier part ordering information into the YMMC computer systems. Pilot part delivery and production readiness of the supply base. New model Cost development Maintaining up-to-date information on tool construction lead-times and new part development lead-times and communicating that information throughout the YMMC organization. Collecting Buyer information on Engineering Changes and representing the Purchasing department in Production Controlled Engineering Change meetings. Contributing to the development and maintenance of various computer systems utilized by the Purchasing department including (PYMAC), Model Cost Development System (CARDS), the Purchasing department web page, and the supplier web portal. Tracking and reporting on new model costs. Monitoring the condition of Yamaha owned tooling being used by suppliers and overseeing the development of annual budgets for the repair and replacement of worn tooling. Reporting new model activity progress to the Purchasing division Presentation of Purchasing model development status to Executives. The Purchasing Analyst is also responsible for developing and maintaining monthly tracking charts for: Supplier On-Time Delivery Performance, Inventory On-Hand Balances, PPM (Quality) data, Raw Material Price Trends and Production part Cost Development (cost ups and cost downs)

QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

Four-year College Degree (in a business administration or business management related field) plus two years of experience in a Project Management position within a production-manufacturing environment or equivalent years (5+) of experience in a Project Management position or Production Purchasing environment in lieu of degree.

High school diploma or GED required.

Preferred Skills:

Computer Experience: Experience working with an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system is preferred (not mandatory). Working knowledge of Microsoft Access is helpful.

Other Required Skills: Intermediate skill level with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint is required.

The Purchasing Planning Analyst must have demonstrated leadership and communication skills with applied experience working in a team / project environment. Problem identification and problem-solving skills are necessary to ensure that the Purchasing department's new model project targets are consistently met.

WORK ENVIRONMENT/REQUIREMENTS:

The above declarations are not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of this job, nor are they intended to be such a listing of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Rather, the above is intended only to describe the general nature of the job.

Management retains discretion to add or change duties of this position at any time.

Yamaha Motor Manufacturing Corporation of America is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Where required by state law and/or city ordinance; this employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

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