Buyer, Power Electronics
Core
Lead sourcing execution and strategy for power electronics commodities (DC-DC, OBC, OBGi, PCBAs, EE components) across multiple vehicle programs.
Role type
Senior strategic buyer (power electronics)
Builds
Supply base strategies, pricing, tooling, and sourcing plans for current and future vehicle programs
Domain
Automotive / Power Electronics
Required skills
Supplier negotiation, cost analysis, should-cost modeling, BOM structure understanding, manufacturing process knowledge, cross-functional collaboration, risk mitigation, supplier performance management
Preferred skills
EV/Hybrid vehicle systems knowledge, high-voltage architectures, global sourcing experience, purchasing tools proficiency
Responsibilities
Lead supplier negotiations to achieve best cost, drive cost performance using benchmarking and OCEs, partner with engineering to understand design intent, monitor and drive supplier performance across cost/quality/delivery/capacity, manage sourcing deliverables for vehicle programs, collaborate with global teams to mitigate supply or cost risks
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC