Program Buyer

The Program Buyer is responsible for managing interface between program and suppliers for a program or programs with high complexity including multiple client plant locations; various start of production dates across a full spectrum of new products and requiring leadership of a team of Program Buyers across multiple divisions/regions.

 Roles responsibilities: 

• Anticipate the specific requirements for new programs (supplier technologies geographical location and target costs)
• Ensure the commodity panel strategy is appropriate to support the program select and pilot suppliers from the agreed supplier panel in order to achieve Program objectives
• Manage RFQ process with suppliers shortlisted by commodity according panel strategy
• Define the sourcing Tactic in coordination with the Commodity buyer 
• Negotiate with suppliers (coordinated with Commodity for sensitive/strategic contracts)
• Lead the global steering and sourcing committee meetings for the program ensure supplier selection from the list provided by Commodity Buyers and that the
• purchasing assumptions are optimized on a global basis considering local and global sourcing options and selecting the option aligned with the cost models and performance
• Manage suppliers in the program phase
• Representative of Purchasing in the Core team of the program
• Accountable for PMS deliverables
• Manage specific mandated suppliers when requested and agreed with customers
• Leverage PSP support for administrative project-related tasks and ensure the quality of inputs to PSP
• Track performance during the program phase for BOP and T&E until GATE 4: Cost Cash Quality Delivery
• Ensure industrialization follow-up incl. Material cost and Material Tool ordering
• Negotiate and follow up on Engineering Change Requests 
• Accountable for validated parts transfer to plants
• Ensure efficient handover to Operations Quality and Purchasing Productivity managers 
• Accountable for budget (D&D cost main KPI) realization for their Programs

Qualifications :

The ideal candidate will have :

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Engineering or Business
• Experience including a program buyer or program manager in an industrial environment
• Understanding of product design development and production launch processes 
• Knowledge of supplier cost structures
• Understanding of purchasing commodity strategy
• Good planning organization and project management skills
• Knowledge of APQP and program management in automotive
• Strong analytical capabilities and results-oriented
• Fluent in English

Additional Information :

Our world is dynamic full of opportunities and our clients and colleagues constantly inspire us. However we know that performance and engagement also depend on a healthy work environment that values people and their well-being.

Thats why we have created a benefits package designed to make your life more comfortable in our team where you can feel supported and appreciated.

Heres what we offer:

• Hybrid work schedule: We offer you flexibility! You can work from home or the office depending on your needs and the companys requirements in coordination with your managers.
• Meal vouchers 
• Easter and Christmas gift vouchers (discretionary): During the holidays you will receive gift vouchers on a separate card helping you enjoy shopping and surprise your loved ones with beautiful presents.
• Private clinic medical subscription: With the medical subscription we provide you can ensure that your health is taken care of efficiently and comfortably.
• Discounts at partner dental clinics: Take advantage of discounts at our partner dental clinics to maintain your oral health at a more affordable price.
• Internal Courses: LinkedIn Learning and other internal tools
• Referral bonuses: We offer you attractive bonuses for recommending talented new colleagues.
• Christmas party: An annual tradition that we look forward to where we reconnect and enjoy together in a festive atmosphere!

Other benefits according to legal provisions:

• Reimbursement for glasses.
• Reimbursement for business travel.

Lets shape the future together!

• Business trip expenses covered.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time