Responsible for all purchasing pre and post launch activity focusing on the program team, supplier and customer requirements integrating data/quote management, contract negotiations, tool timing, CR/CN process flow, Profile management, complete launch readiness, etc.
EXPERIENCE:
- Requires minimum of 3-5 years of relevant work experience
- Automotive cross-functional experience is a plus
- Candidates with experience as Commodity Buyers or Component Buyers are strongly encouraged to apply.
JOB SPECIFIC COMMENTS:
- Extensive work experience, discipline and independence to accomplish successful closure of purchasing goals
- Alignment with internal program teams/customers to negotiate contract requirements
- Ensures data management required to meet program timelines
- Familiarity with commercial terms and performance to target concepts required
- Key competencies for success in position include:
- Results driven and proactive approach to manage program items from inception throughout launch
- Superior communication and organizational skills
- Strong ability to align with and influence others
- Process oriented and continuous improvement mindset
- Negotiating principles/skills
- High level integrity
- Priority setting and time management
- Action orientedIproduces results
- Strong written communication and presentation skills
- Ability to work in a highly productive, constantly changing environment
- Superior conflict resolution skills/relationship management
- Independent workload prioritization, focusing efforts on the most critical and impactful activities
EDUCATION REQUIREMENT:
- BS/BA or equivalent experience
