Automotive Buyer - Quality and Vendor Management
Company: Goken
Location: Torrance
Posted on: February 15, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Headquartered in Dublin, Ohio
(USA) with Engineering Centers in Pune, India and Yokohama, Japan,
Goken is a global Engineering Services and Product Development
company founded in 2004. We partner with OEMs and suppliers across
the mobility space, as well as clients in non-mobility industries,
to deliver innovative solutions and accelerate product development.
At Goken, we embrace our motto of "Time to Innovate" by pushing
boundaries, cultivating entrepreneurial thinking, and empowering
individuals who thrive on tackling challenges, embrace fresh ideas,
and are driven to create solutions that shape the future. This
mindset fuels our mission and empowers our teams to solve complex
problems, deliver measurable value, and move our clients and
industries forward. Our Vision is to empower associates to drive
innovation and lead meaningful change wherever it's needed,
ensuring we stay ahead of the challenges and opportunities of
tomorrow. Our Mission is to build trust that fosters greatness in
our people, excellence in our clients, and positive impact in the
communities we serve. Goken offers a competitive compensation
structure and benefits that support professional growth and
personal well-being. We also foster a culture built on high
performance, collaboration, continuous improvement, and ongoing
professional development. Summary: Support the entire purchasing
lifecycle by buying, at the most favorable price: raw materials,
equipment, machinery, components, tooling, services and/or supplies
for the development of business operations. This activity should be
performed so that all items are delivered in accordance with
company's quality, quantity and delivery standards. This role
requires the candidate to work in a small team while operating
independently and routinely self-checking their results.
Responsibilities: Review delivered parts for initial quality checks
referencing the drawings/blueprints Purchase Order management
including: PO creation, PO delivery to the correct vendor,
confirming vendor PO receipt and answering vendor questions. Order
receipt activities including: Obtaining vendor's anticipated
delivery date, troubleshooting late-delivery or quality issues,
supporting Receiving team and managing invoice activities required
for PO. Issue resolution and compliance. Build and manage
relationships with both new and existing suppliers. Build and
maintain internal relationships to facilitate the continuity of
services required. Manage, confirm and communicate any additional
information relating to an order; updating both internal and
external parties as required. Transferring data in accordance with
output activity. Ensuring systems are updated with the most current
information. Assist with the development and execution of
contracts. Facilitate competitive bid analysis and negotiations for
goods and services. Supplier travel required when requested.
Qualifications: BS degree in Business Administration or related
degree and 3 years of Procurement experience for Automotive
products or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience with CAD drawings; including knowledge of prototype
parts and understanding Bill of Materials (BOM) and performing
initial quality inspection Experience with planning and Bill of
Materials (BOM) Management Demonstrated understanding of specific
manufacturing processes. Experience independently leading meetings
with external partners including negotiation, delivery and overall
assessment discussions. Experience leading ongoing Quality, Cost,
Delivery and Development discussions with suppliers. 3 years of
Experience using SAP (or similar other ERP Tools) Highly proficient
in all MS Office tools (primarily Excel and PPT). Excellent
communication and interpersonal skills. Good organizational,
analytical and problem-solving skills. California pay range $45—$55
USD Goken is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive, and
engaging workplace across all global locations. We value diversity
and provide equal opportunities for career growth and professional
development, regardless of race, color, religion, national origin,
sex, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual
orientation, gender identity, marital status, or any other
characteristic protected by law.
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