VIE Purchasing Coordinator
Core
Define and implement technical and supplier re-sourcing productivity actions to achieve cost reduction and budget objectives within the automotive power division.
Role type
Junior purchasing coordinator (trainee/VIE)
Builds
Cost reduction initiatives, supplier management, and purchasing standards for thermal management and propulsion systems.
Domain
Automotive / Electric mobility / Supply chain
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Supplier management, sourcing, budget management, risk mitigation, logistics planning, performance monitoring
Preferred skills
Automotive or manufacturing industry experience
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Define and implement technical and supplier re-sourcing productivity actions; collaborate with operational teams to achieve cost reduction targets; drive material productivity initiatives; manage and strengthen supplier relationships; deploy global purchasing standards; build and monitor purchasing budget; implement risk mitigation and logistics action plans; monitor purchasing performance through cost savings and efficiency indicators.
