Program Buyer

Job Responsibilities

• Counsels Sourcing Process from RFQ to Sourcing Board Approval for applicable new programs per Sourcing Board Process Guidelines incl. joining Concurrence Meeting (with support from other functions)
• Develops Purchasing Concept & Sourcing Plan for Awarded Program
• Analyzes & Confirms Supplier Relevant Specific Project, Customer & Internal Requirements and Standards and initiates formal Requirements Sign Off
• Ensures on time sample builds for awarded Programs
• Ensures Purchasing and Supplier Quality Development activities, during program development, are executed in the most cost effective and timely manner
• Reports the supplier launch readiness to program management on a regular basis (coordinated with Supplier Quality Team)
• Participates in engineering meetings, where applicable, and forwards status and open issues to applicable purchasing team members
• Supports supplier onboarding for new suppliers
• Tracks the BOM cost for purchased components and materials per assigned programs as well as maintains an updated FBOM
• Affords analysis of new trends in market & technology with category team
• Affords support in ensuring suppliers respond appropriately to the program team including issues of delivery, cost, or quality
• Ensures Purchasing Deliverables are on time and complete per ME PDP Gate requirements
• Communicates the necessary information to management to assist in timely decision making and strategy formulation
• Responsible for promoting and seeking excellence in all aspects of business
• Develops long-term organizational strategies/plans to meet the program needs and support further growth opportunities
• Affords support in reviews as required
• Affords support in driving the team toward the best possible price
• Maintains supplier relationships that are both productive and mutually beneficial while continually assisting in the search for and renegotiating cost savings on new sourcing opportunities, with current and/or new suppliers
• Works cooperatively with peers to implement consistent policies, procedures, strategies, and reporting
• Participates in continuous improvement efforts for products, tools, processes, and programs
• Performs other duties as necessary in support of program objectives

Who We Are Looking For

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business administration or equivalent; Master’s degree in business or technical emphasis - desired
• Experience: 5+ years’ experience in Purchasing or related field within a manufacturing facility; Relevant experience within automotive electronics preferred

Your Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of product development practices in the automotive field including knowledge of the application and delivery of advanced electronic systems into the automotive industry
• Skills in problem-solving, keen analytical abilities in a team setting and knowledge in risk management
• Willingness to perform "hands-on" work
• Advanced knowledge of MS Office package
• Good team and people skills, including interpersonal skills that are required to lead, mentor, communicate, and build the technical capabilities of a cross-functional and cross-cultural organization
• Able to work effectively in a global environment
• Able to represent technical topics internally and externally
• Able to maintain confidentiality
• Expert communication skills
• Expert written and oral communication
• Negotiation skills
• Able to multitask by handling diverse assignments concurrently
• Self-starter who can work in a fast paced and multifaceted environment
• Strong and effective decision-making skills