Senior Purchaser
Core
Managing end-to-end purchasing for automotive components from concept design to mass production, ensuring cost targets, quality, and supply continuity.
Role type
Senior IC Purchasing Manager (Automotive)
Builds
Automotive parts (mechanical, die-casting, machining, plastic, rubber, cable) for mass production
Domain
Automotive manufacturing / Supply chain management
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> product features (via supply chain)
Required skills
RFQ management, target cost negotiation, supplier selection, contract management, quality control coordination, SAP/ERP proficiency, change management, cost saving project leadership
Preferred skills
Supplier partnership management, cross-functional stakeholder coordination, innovation in purchasing strategy, emergency logistics support
Technologies
SAP, Bosch digitalization tools
Responsibilities
Lead project purchasing activities from concept to SOP; Manage RFQ, target cost, quality, and deadline tracking; Coordinate with Supplier Quality Engineers for validation and pilot runs; Achieve cost savings through VA/VE projects; Support logistics during shortages; Manage change requests (EC/CRs); Mentor suppliers on new technologies.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC