Project Buyer

Responsibilities:

• Representation of Purchasing in internal meetings;
• Search and identify potential suppliers for specific materials;
• Select and evaluate suppliers •Conclude commercial negotiations with suppliers;
• Elaborates contracts and additional procurement documents;
• Prepares the weekly and monthly specific reports;
• Timely and accurate maintenance of Purchasing system SAP;
• Resolution of Purchasing-related problems with other functions within the company, thorough purchasing processes and procedures ;
• Performs other Purchasing tasks as required;
• Tracking and reporting of each assigned part’s cost history until and after SOP;
• Negotiate, present and implement engineering changes ECRs for piece price;
• Timely and Accurate issuance of Purchasing contracts, amendments, and kickoffs;     
• Reporting of parts status during all milestones of the development process;
• Regular interfacing with project teams in other AVX S&C sites;
• Performs business reviews with strategic suppliers;
• Evaluation, preparation and presentation of various business case scenarios ;
• Agreement, communication, and tracking of deliverables from internal customers;

 Requirements:

• 5 years of experience in automotive industry or related field;     
• Experience with manufacturing processes, tools  and technologies ;     
• Experience analyzing cost breakdowns, cost drivers, supplier offers;     
• Demonstrated negotiating experience: piece price, tooling and timing with external suppliers for assigned packages;     
• Ability to work independently without direct supervision;     
• Proficiency in MS Word, Power Point, MS Outlook, SAP;   
• Advanced Excel skills;
• Advanced English;
• German is a plus;
• Ability to manage multiple and changing priorities in a high-pressure environment;     
• Effective communication with internal customers and with outside vendors/suppliers;     
• Assists in the training of new employees.;