Project Buyer(M/F/D)
Core
Lead project purchasing activities from pre-sourcing to serial production for automotive components, managing supplier selection, contracts, and risk mitigation.
Role type
Senior Project Buyer (Automotive Supply Chain)
Builds
Sourcing strategies, supplier bundles, and production schedules for automotive platforms
Domain
Automotive manufacturing and supply chain management
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> production features (supply chain execution)
Required skills
Supplier risk assessment, RFQ process management, contract negotiation, project milestone tracking, cross-functional stakeholder coordination, strategic sourcing planning, supply base localization, productivity forecasting, SAP system usage
Preferred skills
Experience with global platforms, auction tactics, intellectual property protection in contracts
Technologies
PuMa, SAP, RFQ/Auction platforms
Responsibilities
Lead project purchasing activities from pre-sourcing to serial production, select supplier bid-lists based on compliant segments, identify critical parts and review contingency plans, coordinate supplier design reviews, propose lotting and RFP tactics, perform RFQ processes via PuMa and auctions, assess supplier risks and propose mitigation plans, ensure timely sign-off with stakeholders, manage achievement of project milestones related to suppliers, coordinate with global platform buyers for supply base securization, manage contractual aspects to protect intellectual property
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC