Senior Advanced Purchasing Specialist

Position SummaryThe Senior Advanced Purchasing Specialist is accountable for high performance and electrification programs and the involvement within multi-functional teams to ensure success of program(s) across Light Vehicle Europe plants.Responsibilities• Support successful product launch for new programs with regards to budget, planning, scheduling, stakeholder satisfaction. • Assist in the compilation of the overall program budget for supply chain costs.• Challenge the organization on design to manufacture philosophy which will enable a stable process for serial production and a cost-effective design (VA/VE). • Support regular cross functional Product Launch Team (PLT) meetings to review the program schedule and assign resources to address any open issues. Escalate issues affecting successful Purchasing supply chain delivery. • Distribute, follow up and co-ordinate sourcing and costing tasks within global purchasing organization for more conventional category purchased items, like fasteners, bearings, seals etc.• Procurement and cost modeling of more advanced product specific categories like geared products, aluminum castings and power electronics in line with global commodity strategy. • Responsible for prototype sourcing, launch management, ordering and follow up. • Lead the launch management activities for Purchasing across Advanced Purchasing LV Europe working with Purchasing Programme Managers and Production Buyers to ensure successful build phase parts delivery on each programme. • Identify program risks and establish suitable contingency plans with the team. • Lead the change management within the core team across different platformMain Opportunities and ChallangesThe candidate will have the opportunity to work in a stimulating environment with the possibility to learn about different technologies that apply to a complex product such as Automotive High Performance transmissions and electric drive units.Requirements• University Master Degree in Engineering/Economic• The candidate needs to have a good Purchasing background in structured automotive company (5 years) working within Purchasing environment • Experience with electrical/electronic components or electrified systems is strongly preferred. • Experience in supplier management and cross-functional collaboration. • Exposure to new product development and industrialization processes.SkillsHard skills:Essential:• Basic knowledge of Supply Chain, Procurement and Change Management experience.• Problem solving skills.• Basic negotiations skill• Excellent office package knowledge• Fluent EnglishConsidered as a plus:• SAP tool• Experience with global sourcing and supply chain risk management • Familiarity with automotive quality standards (PPAP, APQP) Soft skills:Strategy - Ability to think and act in a strategic way• Can lead & act consistent with the company’s strategy and values• Good decision making and sound judgment• Shows a high degree of intellectual rigor during problem solvingTalent – Ability to build and develop talent• Demonstrates ability to develop self.• Shows evidence of continuous learning.Approach – Ability to demonstrate an effective approach to engagement and problem solving• Able to build trust and engage others• Can build or contribute to an inclusive team environment• Demonstrates strong interpersonal communications• Exhibits a strong professional presenceResults – Ability to achieve planned results• Acts with initiative and urgency• Ability to hold oneself and other accountable for results• Demonstrates the ability to leverage all available resources to achieve resultsCompensation DataAnnual base salary range: EUR 45K – 68K