Responsibilities

• Lead Purchasing activities for purchase components and material
• Work with Engineering at initial design concept to assist with attaining target cost
• Inquire, evaluate and select suppliers according to the approved supplier panel, company specifications, quality expectations, and market competitiveness
• Conduct supplier evaluations and process audits for purchased components based on feasibility
• Schedule technical component reviews
• Evaluate and assess suppliers’ quotations to ensure commercial, technical and quality requirements are achieved. Evaluate and provide component costing based on program BOM timing
• Lead sourcing decision committees, in accordance to company purchasing procedures and work with commodity buyer (regional and global) to leverage best overall landed costs
• Communicate supplier risks to project team
• Track and report savings

Qualifications

• B.A. or B.S in Supply Chain Management, Business or Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical or Industrial)
• 3-5 years purchasing, engineering, or business experience in an Automotive Manufacturing Tier 1 environment (cross-functional exposure preferred - technical and commercial experience)
• Strong negotiation, financial cost analysis, market analysis, continuous improvement, problem solving, time and project management skills
• Ability to read blue prints and specifications
• Familiarity with Quality and Manufacturing tools such as S.P.C., Pokayoke, Pareto Analysis, Cause-Effect Analysis
• Exposure or participation in VA/VE and lean activities
• Specialized skills in the area of strategic planning, risk analysis/management, effective research methods, benchmarking, flow charting, brainstorming, QS-9000, ISO 14001, TS 16949 standards, interviewing, conflict resolution, and an understanding of contract law, terms and conditions, and economic factors