Sobre este puesto de Program Purchasing Manager en Aptiv
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Drive/ support all assigned SCM activities required to deliver Region’s annual revenue, OI Targets and material performance targets.
Attain Quality Business Case Requirements of the Product Line - Assure on-going operational excellence of purchased material within product line for the life of the program including quality and delivery (Shared responsibility among PLP team/Supplier Quality/Category Managers).
Assure execution of supplier assessment and drive supplier development activities in support of the product line needs and global enterprise category team strategies and direction.
Attain Volume Business Case Requirements of the product line - Execute Purchasing Program Management to achieve flawless launch (BOM cost tracking with actions to meet BOM target, Sourcing, PPAP ~ensuring QCD targets etc.).
Facilitate the Early Sourcing Plan & Flawless Launch Plan.
Follow up on deliverables and tracking of Early Sourcing/Strategic Sourcing.
Escalate potential cost gaps, Material%/Sales, plan and timing misses to Purchasing Program manager and SCM leaders.
Track programs to achieve Flawless Launch.
Serve as the central SCM contact to the product line organization for Direct Materials.
Attain Cost Business Case Requirements of the Product Line - Drive project teams to develop and execute plans to convert all “red” programs related to purchased material to profitability to “green”.
Support MCIP (Material Cost Improvement Programs) activities - participate in the workshops; suggest alternative components; drive benchmarking; provide pricing data to be able to make cost comparison; ensure compliance with SCM Category strategy; understand cost impact of the initiative to the project.
Influence SCM Category strategy development to meet the needs of the product line.
Participate in category planning and execution representing Product line needs
Provide feedback to category organization to adjust/update category strategies in order to align with Product line business and financial metrics .
Comply with all corporate, divisional, and SCM policies and procedures.
Trigger supplier escalation process – Purchasing Program leader is first level of escalation.
BASIC REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor/Master Degree in Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration or similar qualification.
Min. 5 years automotive business experience in Purchasing, Program Management and/or Advanced Quality Planning. (Experience with Automotive supplier would be preferred.)
Ability to manage supplier relationships with absolutes of ethics and integrity, and experience in working “up front” with suppliers to ensure superior material performance.
Proficiency in business finance to support business decisions.
Strong analytical, interpersonal and presentation & good negotiation skills + problem solving skills.
Interested in understanding technical challenges and eager to learn.
Excellent computer skills with MS Office programs.
Strong proficiency in English.
Ability to work and communicate with different cultures.
Willingness to Travel.
Why join us?
You can grow at Aptiv. Aptiv provides an inclusive work environment where all individuals can grow and develop, regardless of gender, ethnicity or beliefs.
You can have an impact. Safety is a core Aptiv value; we want a safer world for us and our children, one with: Zero fatalities, Zero injuries, Zero accidents.
You have support. We ensure you have the resources and support you need to take care of your family and your physical and mental health with a competitive health insurance package.
Your Benefits at Aptiv:
Private health care (Signal Iduna) and Life insurance for you and your beloved ones
Well-Being Program that includes regular webinars, workshops, and networking events
Hybrid work (min. 47 days/yr of remote work, flexible working hours)
Employee Pension Plan paid by the employer (you get + 3,5% on each gross salary)
Access to sports groups and Multisport card
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