For our Client, international automotive company, we are looking for candidates for the position of
Project Buyer
Responsibilities:
- report status of current production leverage opportunities, sourcing plans, carryover parts/capacity, and raw material economic exposure,
- work to identify and execute improvement opportunities when budget overages exist in the Bill of Materials,
- responsible for driving early supplier onboarding for new programs,
- manage launch reports, cost walks, and one pager summaries,
- responsible for managing all post supplier nominations/sourcing activities as it pertains to engineering-driven changes,
- participate in cross-functional teams, including Engineering, Program Management, Supplier Development, and Manufacturing Site Team,
- responsible for the sourcing of new components that are not included in existing commodity strategies,
- responsible for holding launch readiness reviews with the entire cross-functional team, which would include identifying issues, assigning tasks, and driving accountability,
- manage a smooth transition from Advanced Launch phase to production phase,
- responsible for supporting new technology products by identifying and driving new supplier technologies.
Requirements:
- bachelor Degree in Supply Chain Management/Engineering/Business Management Required,
- 3+ years of purchasing or program management experience working in automotive production purchasing,
- fluent in English (both written and spoken),
- program management skills,
- critical analysis skills,
- excellent negotiation skills,
- strong interpersonal skills,
- proficient in Microsoft Word,
- must be self-motivated/directed.
The offer:
- an interesting job in a company promoting innovative and modern technologies,
- opportunity for professional development in an international environment and for increasing your abilities and skills in various areas,
- employment in a stable company with an established position in the market,
- attractive salary based on your professional experience and skills,
- good working environment.