Program Buyer

Job Description Experience range 3 to 5 Years Ensure supplier selection from the agreed supplier panel: identify and consult suppliers, manages supplier RFQ based on panel given by the Commodity Buyers.
Negotiate or participate with the Commodity Buyer in supplier negotiations and the final choice of supplier (leads sourcing committee process to select suppliers from list provided by commodity buyers) Follow direct performance during the program phase: manage suppliers, compare costs with objectives, ensure quality during the program phase, respect delivery deadlines and in particular ensure that the program phase reviews are supported within the framework of the Program Management System (PMS) Ensure early involvement of the Series Buyers in the program before the series phase Manage specific mandated suppliers when requested and agreed with customers Negotiate Engineering Change Requests Qualifications Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering Additional Information First experience in purchasing or in program management Experience including an international assignment would be an advantage Skills and competencies :   Knowledge of dedicated product design, development and launch processes Knowledge of supplier cost structures Fluent English Good written and oral presentation skills Good planning and organization skills International mindset Ability to work in a matrix organization Nice to have: Knowledge of APQP and program management in automotive Another language depending on the region Strong analytical capabilities Results oriented