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What we offer:

Group Summary:

Leads the assigned sites or sites’ Program & Operational Purchasing Team as directed by the Senior Manager – Program &

Operational Purchasing.

· Responsible for tracking progress of all required deliverables (according to KP07 ME PDPD) for successful launch &

implementation of an awarded program as well as other KPI’s set forth by Purchasing Leadership Team (PLT).

· Oversees all purchasing activities for assigned site(s) related to awarded Programs (from customer award to end of

business).

· Ensure the establishment of a Forward Costed BOM on all new and key serial production programs.

· Supports the development and updating of process descriptions, reporting features and controlling/Purchasing tools to

track status for Programs.

· Oversees/Supports VA/VE activities for all awarded programs of assigned site(s).

· Plans, organizes, directs, and controls activities related to the purchasing function with the objective of optimizing the total

cost of purchases, while selecting the optimal capable source to support the program in all areas.

· Assists in development of a strategic supply chain by input/feedback to Category & Core Purchasing team.

· Identify and develop training opportunities to develop internal candidates for advancement.

· Maintain supplier relationships that are both productive and mutually beneficial while continually searching for and

renegotiating cost savings on new sourcing opportunities, with current and / or new suppliers.

· Work directly with Category Purchasing to improve order quantities, payment terms, consignment, supply disruptions and

other critical items.

· Supports internal and external audits for assigned sites (include, but not limited to MAFACT, IATF (International Automotive

Task Force), TISAX, customer audits)

· Leads or oversees commercial negotiations and supplier management for assigned Longtail suppliers.

· Ensures the local Approved Supplier List (ASL) is up to date and not conflicting with global ASL

· Acts as 1st Level Escalation Support with Suppliers for assigned manufacturing sites.

· Supports assigned sites’ Supplier Change Requests (CRs).

· Review and present monthly PPV report for local site and support in discrepancy resolution

· Support Purchasing Business Office with assigned site’s PPV Planning and Tracking (Business Plan, Forecast and monthly

reporting)

· Ensure accurate price uploads/updates in local ERP system and documentation (including documentation of price changes)

· Support supplier onboarding for assigned production site

· Work cooperatively with peers to implement consistent policies, procedures, strategies, and reporting.

· Communicate the necessary information to management to assist in decision-making and strategy formulation.

· Responsible for promoting and seeking excellence in all aspects of business.

· Participates in continuous improvement efforts for products, tools, processes and programs.

· Responsible for the adherence of all processes, tools and methods of the program management team to all applicable

standards, laws, rules and regulations.

· Performs other duties as necessary in support of business objectives. Ensures that facilities comply with all safety

regulations.

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