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ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
List the primary tasks of the position, in order of importance / largest time spent to least time spent. Describe what must be accomplished by the position.
Lead of Purchasing activities for purchase components and material as a key member of the project core team within the Product Development Process (PDP). Regional or global responsibility as assigned.
Work with Engineering at initial design concept to attain target cost
Evaluate and assess supplier’s quotations to ensure commercial, technical and quality objectives are achieved. Evaluate and provide component costing based on program BOM timing
Schedule technical component reviews
Lead sourcing decision, in accordance to Purchasing Procedures and work with commodity buyer (regional and global) to leverage best overall landed costs
Ensure purchased components meet all program milestones, track and coordinate progress between suppliers and development team
Communicate supplier risks to project team
Effectively communicate with development team members throughout facilities worldwide including the generation and presentation of project status updates to management
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Indicate whether the position has responsibility to manage personnel (performance review, hiring/firing, goal-setting)
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
The minimum experience / education that is needed to perform the role. Specify what is required, and what is desired
Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering or Business Administration
At least 3 years of experience in Purchasing or other Supply Chain related field in an automotive environment (cross-functional exposure preferred)
Specialized skills in negotiation, financial cost analysis and market analysis Ability to read blue prints and specifications required
Strong time and project management, problem solving and continuous improvement skills
Knowledge of manufacturing processes (stamping, injection molding, casting)
Focus on deadlines and target objectives
Strong team player, ability to coordinate cross-functional teams
Excellent communication skills