Purchasing manager, direct material
Core
Sourcing and managing suppliers for engine components for local production and export, developing regional procurement strategies, and negotiating contracts to ensure cost-effectiveness, quality, and schedule adherence.
Role type
Senior direct material purchasing manager
Builds
Engine components and systems for production, trial, and pre-production series
Domain
Automotive manufacturing (engines) / Global supply chain (China, Asia Pacific, Germany, US)
Deliverable
Production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> production supply chain management
Required skills
Supplier evaluation and selection, commodity strategy development, contract negotiation, market research, supplier relationship management, technical understanding of manufacturing processes, ISO 9001 knowledge, staff management
Preferred skills
Knowledge of MTU product spectrum, experience with global procurement strategies, ability to travel internationally
Technologies
Office software
Responsibilities
Identify and evaluate suppliers for engine components, develop regional procurement strategies for China and Asia, conduct market research and monitor price developments, negotiate prices and contracts, organize technical meetings between engineering and suppliers, manage supplier compliance and risks, support qualification processes, represent the department in the absence of the senior manager
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic responsibilities