Location :

Gliwice, Poland.

The job :

As a Program Buyer, you will receive Program(s) to manage Purchasing activities needed. A Program is a shock/damper technology linked with a vehicle the company is developing. In this Program, you will identify new components to be developed and carry over components.

You identify new components to be sourced and align RFQ/Nomination strategy with Commodity Buyer.

You verify and put in place necessary capacity in suppliers for carry over components.

You analyze and compare offers and provide best choice for your project and for the organization in terms of cost, planning and quality.

You nominate the suppliers and track the cost evolution of the components during the development till the serial life.

You launch the new components and follow the development until the PPAP approval with the support of Supplier Development.

You propose design/process modification in order to increase the project margin.

You propose and put in place process improvement in order to provide the best support to the project team.

You provide feedback to Commodity Buyer in order to adapt their strategy depending of your experience with the supplier.

Your qualification:

Fluent in English, all other language is a plus.

Master degree in engineering or economics.

Automotive background.

At least 5 years’ experience as project team member or commodity buyer.

Able to work collaboratively.

Strong negotiation skills.

Result oriented.

Very goods skills in Microsoft Office (Excel, Powerpoint)