Project Buyer
Core
Managing the end-to-end purchasing lifecycle for automotive projects, from supplier selection and RFQ processes to contract award and serial production handover.
Role type
Senior Project Buyer (Automotive Supply Chain)
Builds
Sourcing strategies, supplier bundles, and supply base security for global automotive platforms.
Domain
Automotive manufacturing and supply chain management
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Supplier risk assessment, RFQ and auction management, contract negotiation, project milestone tracking, cross-functional stakeholder coordination, localization strategy, productivity forecasting, SAP system usage
Preferred skills
Experience with Valeo's PuMa platform, knowledge of NPA/PRKF/SOP project phases, ability to lead productivity action plans
Technologies
PuMa, SAP
Responsibilities
Lead project purchasing activities including sourcing plans, RFQs, and contract awards; Identify critical parts and manage contingency plans; Coordinate supplier design reviews and validation; Manage supplier risk impacts and mitigation plans; Execute lotting and auction tactics; Ensure timely sign-off with stakeholders; Transfer purchasing actions to serial production; Coordinate global platform supply base localization and security.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC