17 Feb
Program Buyer
Vacancy expired!
- Represent Purchasing organization in the cross functional team from conception of program till end of life.
- Support the business segments and cross functional team on business pursuits for all purchased components and assist in cost estimating pre-quotations.
- Coordinate with purchasing team the source selection and kick off purchased components to meet or exceed the awarded program cost, quality, and delivery.
- Support cross functional team initiatives around lead time reduction and cost improvements.
- Develop recovery plans for components late deliverables.
- Communicate supplier risks in regard to the launch of a program to cross functional team.
- Maintain relevant Purchasing reports as required for management review.
- Maintain regular feedback to management regarding the status of each project.
- Support adherence to all statutory regulations concerning health, safety, and environmental standards, as well as the company sustainable development program.
- Demonstrate commitment to the principal of continuous improvement.
- Able to purchase and negotiate a large numbers of component commodities, equipment, MRO etc.
- Assist in special assignments.
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering or Supply Chain from four-year college or university
- Minimum of five years' experience in the purchasing for the automotive industry
- Able to work within a project team environment
- Battery module background preferred but not necessary
- MRP system experience (Plex Preferred)
- Understanding of electrical components, plastics, metal fab, casting, coatings, machining, MRO purchasing, tooling, and fixturing etc. for low volume to high volume programs
- Strong cost management skills
- Knowledge of statutory regulations concerning health, safety, and environmental standards
- Continuous Improvement Team involvement
- Strong Project Management experience
Vacancy expired!