Specialist, Project Steering & Control
Core
Manage planning and execution of large new vehicle project deliverables from the Purchasing standpoint, optimizing financial results and securing production locations.
Role type
Senior Project Steering & Control Specialist (Automotive Purchasing)
Builds
New electric pickup trucks and rugged SUVs for the Scout brand
Domain
Automotive manufacturing, vehicle development, and global supply chain
Required skills
Cost analysis, negotiation, business acumen, project planning, supply chain management, cross-functional leadership, financial reporting, supplier development, localization strategy
Preferred skills
MBA or comparable advanced degree, advanced knowledge of manufacturing processes and tooling, experience with forward sourcing
Technologies
MS Word, PowerPoint, MS Outlook, Excel
Responsibilities
Interface for all vehicle project activities from Purchasing standpoint, establish methods for accurate reporting to management, build communication networks between project structures in Germany, US, and Novi, maintain material cost and localization indicators, drive supplier concept competitions and RFQs, manage multi-million-dollar tooling investment budgets, resolve supply or cost issues with suppliers, support buyers with difficult AEKOs, prepare ad-hoc requests for Top Management, organize project workshops, track parts availability and status, escalate critical issues, agree on timing and resource needs with Project Buying teams.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC