Program Buyer

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Job title:

Program Buyer

Job Introduction:

Fulfillment of expectations of external and internal customers through target-oriented transition to mass production (price, deadline, quality) of the project in partnership with the supply base. Coordination of Simultaneous Engineering based on the process descriptions (Intranet), area Purchasing. To lead and guide a cross-functional team over different locations. Motivate team to generate best possible outcome.

Major Responsibilities:

• Responsibility and tracking of sourcing and launch related activities on time (e.g. PPAP, Toolings, sourcing/nominations, prototype orders, deliveries, etc.) 

• Report supplier readiness and cost cost status to program management and Project status to PUR Sr. Management 

• Prepare and lead supplier negotiations regarding costs, timing, legal and contractual topics, and mirror customer requirementsetc. including alternative negotiation concepts and support make or buy decisions

• Prepare, invite and execute supplier workshops (cost down, feasibility, synergies, supply chain issues, etc.) 

• Applying of existing Lessons Learned, organize and execute future Lessons Learned workshops  

• Apply and ensure continuous improvement methodology, implement and transfer knowledge 

• Support cost estimate and target price setting  

• Purchasing Process Execution (e.g. RFQ package and execution, quote analyses, negotiations and nominations, Change requests, etc.) 

• Order processing and supervision of prototypes, samples and serial tools until hand over to plant 

• Development, definition and tracking of cost-saving potentials  

• Monitor and track costed BOM, scrutinize technical concepts and designs from acquisition to SOP  

• Support, preparation and presentation of project-relevant data to relevant stakeholders  

• Creating and maintain an expert understanding of the supplier markets incl. their key sub suppliers and maintaining supplier business relationships

• Support acquisition projects including support quote process to customer

• Act as "Head of project" and functional leadership (Purchasing)  

• Being PUR representative in all relevant project meetings 

• Prepare and present project-relevant data to relevant stakeholders incl. Mgt. Board  

• Drive acquisition projects as a Purchasing lead  

• Monitoring safe and timely launch activities and support resolution of occurred issues 

• First escalation level, sparring partner and trainer for colleagues and team  

• Support and drive department development 

• Drive cost saving initiatives 

• Organize and set up PUR project team 

• Continuous improvement 

• Promotion, maintenance and deployment of cross-divisional best practices, Initiating Lessons Learned workshops  

• Supporting development, improvements and challenge of existing purchasing tools and methods 

• Synergies identification among different Projects 

• Implement process landscape improvements  

• Screening of helpful IT-Tools 

Customers and business interfaces:

Communicate to all levels:

• Suppliers

• Core Tech SE Team members

• Customer Application SE Team members 

• Internal partners SCM, SQD, AME, CE, ENG, Finance/Controlling

• Middle to Top Management (SLT)

Educational Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree required with a business or technical emphasis 

Work experience:
3 to 5 years of experience in similar positions, as PUR or Program lead, relevant experience within the automotive industry preferred

Competences & skills:

• Excellent skills and experience in contract negotiation and price negotiation in a manufacturing environment

• Ability to understand global footprints and their interfaces, find synergies cross continent and have a vision of the “Big picture”

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (PPT, Excel)

• Fluent in English language

• SAP ERP experience desired but not mandatory

• Strategic and solution-oriented thinker and implementer of effective tactical plans

• Leading competences and proven experience in managing complex projects

• Willingness to travel (approx. 10-15% domestic and international)

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AI-Assisted Screening Disclosure

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