Platform Buyer
Core
Enforce sourcing decisions and manage platform component procurement across global projects, ensuring supplier compliance, risk mitigation, and productivity targets.
Role type
Senior Platform Buyer (Automotive Supply Chain)
Builds
Global supply base for automotive platform components
Domain
Automotive manufacturing and supply chain management
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Sourcing strategy, supplier risk assessment, contract management, capacity planning, cross-functional collaboration, KPI tracking, productivity improvement, supply base localization
Preferred skills
Experience with PuMa system, knowledge of automotive development phases (P1 to Serial), stakeholder management
Technologies
PuMa, VRF, LTA, BL
Responsibilities
Enforce sourcing decisions for P1 awards, monitor supplier capacity risks, assess supplier financial and technical sustainability, manage contractual requirements and documentation, lead productivity action plans, support project buyers in meeting commodity strategy and localization needs, feed back platform purchasing KPIs.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC