He/she is the single point of contact on a Product Platform for all material and service related procurement activities as per PR51 and other relevant procedures .

He/she is responsible for

• Product material cost target establishment at M020 and on Product material cost achievement at Start-of-Production (SOP);

• ensuring the timely sourcing (PO placement) of all material, product and services to support product development activities within the P0 Process (from M010 until M040). This includes collaborating with the Product Development to ensure the on-time release (based on appropriate lead times) of drawings / requirements and the release of Purchase Requisitions to enable on-time sourcing. This will be done through the creating and management of the Sourcing Plan. Assist Commodity Purchasing in the prioritization of Sourcing Activity based on Product Development needs

• Product(s) material cost reduction actives during the Product Lifecycle, in coordination with Commodity Purchasing;

He/she has the authority to make Recommendations and place Purchasing Orders for Product Development - unique Turnkey Equipment and Prototyping Activities not managed by Commodity Purchasing.

(these are the positions essential duties and is not an all inclusive list)

Main areas of responsibilities are:

• Manage variances to budget and collaborates with Platform Team to the achievement of Product Cost at Start-of-Production (SOP);

• support commodity buyers in negotiating price and timing with all top threshold suppliers contributing to program results;

• collaborates with the Platform Team and Commodity Buyer to choose the most appropriate suppliers;

• successfully executes to the strategic plans established within P0 and global settings;

• follows the Product(s) with a cradle to grave philosophy commencing with support in the Innovation (P-1) phase and ending with the Product Phase-Out (M050);

• reports to the Global Purchasing Platform Manager and is responsible for communicating procurement related performance in P0 Milestones and Platform Reviews;

• ensure compliance to corporate sourcing policy and procedures;

• perform the acquisition of materials, products and services, consistent with the target of cost, time and quality;

• drive Preparation of Request for Quotations, solicit bids and analyze quotes with Commodities roles;

• support recommendation preparation, identification of preferred supplier, and submittal package for approval in accordance to the sourcing policy;

• issue Purchasing Order according to the contractual rules and company policies only for specified commodities and on exceptional basis according to Platform needs.

Knowledge & Skills

• Ability to execute to a plan;

• Working knowledge of local, global supply base and multiple commodities;

• Financial and contracting management skills;

• Products technical knowledge;

• Clear understanding of Product Development timelines;

• Microsoft office (Excel, Word, Power Point) – required; SAP Experience preferred.

Behavioral Competencies

• Has a mindset for driving and implementing change

• Skilled negotiator;

• Ability to work in a dynamic, multicultural environment.

• Strong leadership and organization skills, ability to positively influence and guide others

• Good interpersonal communication.

• Self-starter with good sense of team work.

• Proactive and results oriented