Purchasing Program Manager

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

Clarify targets and schedule through cross-functional discussion of customer requirements and determine opportunities to efficiently organize procurement efforts Provide buyers with program info. and negotiation scenario ideas for request for quotation (RFQ) Review sourcing / tooling proposal from buyers with Project Development Team members and procurement management toward Authorization Ensure delivery on time of the parts for trial builds and launch through advanced planning with related organizations and follow up with buyers BOM cost management early stage through award and until end of production Planning and management of activities to realize timely bill of material (BOM) transfer and of -supply continuity measures based on changing environment and business needs

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Long-term purchasing experience / Purchasing Program Management (preferred in Automotive industry, related to BOM cost management and traceability and/or VA-VE and Cost Down planning and management) Expertise in project management and its tools Knowledge in procurement (procurement planning, contract purchasing, production purchasing) Fluent in English and German languages (Japanese is an add on) Very good cross-cultural communication-, problem solving- and negotiation skills Professional skills of Microsoft Excel and PPT Strong sense of compliance and high ethics Ready to travel as required

WHAT WE OFFER YOU

+ Flexible working hours
+ Mobile working possibilities
+ International work environment
+ Urban Sports Club
+ Corporate Benefits and discounts
+ Variety of training and development opportunities
+ Working in a great team, on remarkable projects and products, in a fantastic organization

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