Project buyer works to fulfill customer deliverables for all purchasing requirements of the project (cost targets, supplier ppap timing, nafta content, and updates project team on all critical items.
- 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.
Essential duties
- lead of purchasing activities for purchase components and material as a key member of the project core team within the product development process. 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.
- ensure purchased components meet all program milestones, track and coordinate progress between suppliers and development team
- communicate supplier risks to project team
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