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DATE

Program Buyer

PURCHASING

01/01/2024

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Project Buyer Leader

MISSION

In one or two sentences, outline the primary purpose(s) of this position within the organization

• The Program Buyer is responsible for source new components, drive cost reductions, enhance quality performance and support programs throughout their entire life cycle. 
• The Buyer will manage the suppliers within an Extended Enterprise framework in support of the team in accordance with the Purchasing Responsibility Matrix.
• Supports the operations, bringing value through the suppliers (cost, on time delivery, quality) and contributing to the plant/ TC performance through the supplied products and services.
• Identifies the market opportunities (economical, technological and geographical) to satisfy the plants/ TC needs. 
• Manages the supply base to answer proactively to the plant/TC needs taking all criteria of performance into account.
• Elaborates and implements the cost reduction programs (productivity through price reduction, cost optimizations). Benchmark the costs with the other plants POAI.
• Manages the various commodities with a good understanding of the drivers and technical processes.
• Is responsible for the RFQ process and recommend the business awards in front of the sourcing committee in observation of the deontology rules and in the respect of the objectives set in terms of quality, cost and delivery.
• Is in charge of the “order to pay” process: manage the process respecting the spend authorization rules. Track the conditions of application of the contracts up to the final payment of the supplier.
• Manages if any the crisis with the suppliers.
• Develop CAPEX supplier base in China. Makes main CAPEX purchasing planning. Meet annual cost reduction plan.

Responsibilities & Activities

Outline the key areas of responsibility for this position, including the related activities and eventual authorities

Development sourcing:

• Issue and analyze request for quotations (RFQs) from approved suppliers to support POAI production and pre-production requirements (components, materials, and component tooling).
• Negotiate price, delivery, quality levels, intellectual property rights, payment terms and other aspects in the interest of POAI Automotive Systems.
• Actively participate in program planning and status meetings
• Lead sourcing decisions
• CAPEX supplier selection
• CAPEX purchase negotiation
• Organize and assure on time delivery of equipment to POCES facilities.
• Support sourcing project for other region
• Evaluate current supplier base toward the target supplier base in line with corporate sourcing strategy
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Continuous improvement:

• Work with suppliers, program teams, and plants to drive cost reductions.
• Develop formal written strategies for programs.
• Actively participate in continuous improvement and corrective action activities.
• Must successfully complete all POAI required training.
• Participate in defining the training plan for its service

Supply base and contract management :

• Issue purchase orders for all program requirements throughout the program life cycle.
• Assist in the establishment and work on the realization of supply base performance targets.
• Develop, maintain, and publish appropriate documentation as required by the applicable purchasing procedures.
• Manage suppliers price changes, debit issues, cost reductions, engineering changes, and key supplier meetings/activities.

Ethics and safety:

• Responsible to work with legal department to insure the legal soundness of the contractual relationships between POAI and its supply base, within scope assigned.
• Must comply with all work rules, policies and procedures.
• Must comply with all safety rules and regulations.
• He/she have authority to stop machines in case of immediate risk.
• Consciously accept safety training, actively participate in safety activities and comply with safety regulations;
• Report unsafe status and behaviors in time, and actively participate in safety improvement.
• Must successfully complete all POAI required training.
• Must comply with all work rules, policies and procedures.

Others

• Other things assigned by line manager.

Integrated Management System (IMS)

Outline the key responsibilities for this position in regards of Integrated Management System (Quality, Safety, Environment)

Within his/her scope of responsibility, he/she respects the standards and rules in terms of Quality, Safety and Environment contributing to the IMS process management and improvement.

ORGANIZATION

POSITION KEY INTERFACES (internal and/or external)

Internal

• Core team
• Supplier Quality Engineer
• Program Buyer Leader
• Purchasing department
• Plant department managers, Finance, Quality, Logistic, Engineering…
• Industrial MDA
• POCES Plant managers and related department
• Finance controlling
• Logistic & SCM
• Production Department
• Global purchasing organization

External

• Suppliers

POSITION BACK UP

Fill in with back-up position titles only. Back-up should be indicated for positions in charge of customer orders treatment, supplier on-time delivery, quality, production capacity, shared loading (multi-part station), lead time, inventory level, preventive maintenance, and calibration are the ones to be provided with a back-up.

KEY MEASURES & FINANCIAL ACCOUNTABILITY

Indicate the Key Indicators used to measure the performance of the position and the financial metrics on which the role has got a direct or indirect impact (budget, sales, …)

• No LTA & WLTA
• Each person submits at least 4 TSV reports per year, reporting unsafe situation and behavior
• Budget saving target
• On time component deliveries with 0 quality issue
• Suppliers PPAP on time and accepted at first time
• On time transfer of purchasing files to plant(s)
• Material and tooling costs
• Profitability (material margin)
• Cash-out optimization (working capital, amortization)

PROFILE REQUIREMENTS

Personal Background

• Bachelor Degree or equivalent
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in a manufacturing industry environment. Automotive background is preferred.

Job Technical skills

• Fluency in English (Business level)
• Strong negotiator
• Strong organizational skills and prioritize tasks to meet department objectives with timely manner.
• Complete multiple activities concurrently.
• Ability to collect, maintain and analyze data.
• Understand products development (project/program) process
• Microsoft Office computer skills, particularly in Word, Excel, Project and ERP (SAP-preferred)
• Knowledge of the markets (local, regional, global) 
• Blowing mold, Injection mold, welding process, cutting process, automation knowledge
• Purchasing process knowledge :
  • In supply base management (supplier selection, supplier ranking, supplier development, commodity strategy)
  • Sourcing process
  • Order to pay process
• Technical negotiations
• Companies & commercial laws
• Project management
• Finance & cash management
• Risk management

Job Soft skills

• Strong problem solving, decision making and prioritization skills required.
• Ability to communicate effectively with other functional areas and suppliers.
• Complete multiple activities concurrently.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
• Having innovation and openness to change
• Having adaptability on multicultural and cross-departmental relations and team spirits
• Customer and result oriented
• Rigorous & organized
• Multi task abilities & strong reactivity to new events
• Leadership

To define the Soft Skills required for the job, please refer to PO General Competencies available on Topnet.

JOB DESCRIPTION APPROVAL

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Limin LIU HR Manager WUHAN

EMPLOYEE ACKNOWLEDGEMENT(optional, depends on  local legal requirements)

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