BU PURCHASING PROJECT PROFESSIONAL

• Responsible for performing all purchasing activities related to development and launched programs in alignment with regional and global purchasing strategies.
• Represent local team as Lead Buyer in regional or global development programs
• Negotiate optimal pricing and terms and conditions with suppliers
• Lead sourcing activities for BOM components
• Track and maintain program deliverables (sourcing status, financials, supplier timing, etc.)
• Support and drive cost reduction activities aligned with regional and global purchasing objectives
• Manage supplier relationships in accordance with Purchasing procedures and policy/compliance
• Issue and analyze request for quotations (RFQs) from approved suppliers to support production or pre-production requirements and issue subsequent purchase orders
• Assists and/or leads the resolution of production, design, quality and/or delivery problems
• Lead team sourcing (kick-off) meetings with suppliers upon award
• Initiate cross-functional meetings with program team and suppliers
• Coordinate engineering changes, tool transfers, and benchmarking activities for assigned programs
• Develop, maintain, and publish appropriate documentation as required by the applicable purchasing procedures
• Other duties as assigned

Personal Background

• Bachelor’s degree (Supply Chain Management, Business, or Finance)
• Experience in a manufacturing industry environment or CPM certification preferred
• 2+ years of Purchasing or Program Purchasing experience preferred
• Legally able to work in the U.S. without requirement for any type of visa sponsorship or transfer both now and at any time in the future

Skills and Abilities

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Ability to collect, maintain, and analyze data
• Ability to handle confidential information
• Ethical conduct
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Priority setting and time management
• Organization skills
• Detail oriented
• Proven ability to work in a team environment
• Ability to interact with all levels of the organization
• Strong initiative skills

Ability to travel domestically and international