Buyer- Purchasing
Core
Support Purchasing, Sales, Manufacturing, and Engineering departments in identification, development, and maintenance of prototype and pilot stage supply chain, inclusive of optimized costs, logistics, and delivery within the global supply base.
Role type
Buyer (Purchasing)
Builds
Prototype and pilot stage supply chain components for global supply base
Domain
Industrial equipment / Drive and Control Technologies
Required skills
Project management, Preventive quality measures, Technical release of suppliers/parts, Initial sample control, Change management, Innovation management, Technology observation, Contract management, Early involvement of purchasing, Market and competition analysis
Preferred skills
Reading engineering drawings, Understanding technical specifications, PPAP process knowledge, Preventive quality tools knowledge, SAP proficiency, Advanced Excel skills
Responsibilities
Execute new product and cost savings projects for external procurement, Manage outsourcing subprojects, Initiate pre-sourcing meetings for supplier pre-selection, Control initial sample release (dimensions, function, material, process), Monitor start of serial production until project handover, Manage change management, Connect with supplier market for innovation, Initiate projects based on technology observation
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC