Buyer - Equipment, Tooling & Services

Job Description

Acquisition Cost Control Buyer – Procurement & Supplier Management

Location : Piedmont, South Carolina

Local candidates preferred; relocation assistance is not available

Join Us at Isuzu – Moving the World, For You

Isuzu is looking for motivated and talented individuals to join us as we complete our state-of-the-art assembly plant and begin producing high quality, reliable, and environmentally-sound medium-duty commercial trucks in Greenville County. As a global leader in the manufacture and distribution of commercial trucks with a focus on growth, innovation, and people, we aim to create an environment where individuals thrive and contribute to lasting progress.

Our mission is rooted in sustainability and innovation. We are developing technologies such as natural gas, electric vehicles, and hydrogen power to reduce environmental impact and influence the future of mobility. We prioritize customer satisfaction, pursue bold business ideas, and seek to uplift the communities we serve. Innovation is central to our operations. We embrace change, encourage creativity, and continuously challenge the status quo. At Isuzu, your ideas are valued, and together, we advance the industry with reliable and responsible solutions.

United by our values and commitment to excellence, we invite you to join a team that’s moving the world forward—with purpose, with passion, and with you.

About the Facility

Isuzu North America Corporation is investing approximately $280 million to establish a new production facility in Greenville County, South Carolina. This 1 million-square-foot, state-of-the-art plant—set on over 200 acres—will feature a flexible production line capable of manufacturing both internal combustion and electric vehicles. Production will include the N-Series Gas, N-Series Electric, and F-Series Diesel trucks, with a targeted capacity of up to fifty thousand units annually by 2030. Assembly operations are expected to launch in 2027, with expansion slated for 2028.

Strategically located near I-85, I-26, and the Port of Charleston, the site supports streamlined logistics and consolidated operations under one roof. This initiative is projected to create over 700 new jobs in the area.

Key Responsibilities

• Procurement & Sourcing – Source, negotiate, and procure equipment, components, and services for vehicle production.
• Supplier Management – Develop and manage supplier relationships to ensure delivery, quality, and cost objectives are met.
• Negotiation & Cost Control – Solicit quotations, lead commercial negotiations, and secure cost-effective supply agreements.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration – Work with engineering, production, quality, and logistics teams on model launches and sourcing projects.
• Performance Monitoring – Track supplier KPIs (on-time delivery, cost competitiveness, quality) and escalate issues.
• Cost Reduction & Innovation – Drive cost analysis, value engineering, and continuous improvement projects.
• Supplier Readiness – Participate in audits, launch planning, and onboarding activities for new model introductions.
• Documentation & Compliance – Issue purchase orders, maintain procurement records, and ensure compliance with standards.

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