Purchasing Program Management Specialist

Astemo Indiana•Greenfield, WI

47d•Onsite

About The Position

Leads procurement activities for assigned xEV programs from sourcing through production launch. Responsible for achieving purchased material cost, supplier readiness, timing, and supply continuity objectives. Acts as the primary interface between the Business Unit and Purchasing Department ensuring successful program execution and achievement of commercial targets.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or Supply Chain Management, or a bachelor’s degree with equivalent experience in Procurement or Project Management.
5+ years of purchasing, sourcing, program management, supply chain, or engineering experience.
Ability to analyze BOM cost, piece price changes, tooling investments, and program profitability.
Experience leading cross-functional teams within a manufacturing/business environment.
Strong project management and risk management skills.
The candidate will need to travel to suppliers and/or Astemo locations as required.
Some international travel may also be required.
Fluent in English/Japanese
Strategic Sourcing
Cost Analysis and Cost Reduction Methodologies
Supply Chain Risk Management
Excellent analytical and communication skills
Proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Project; Advanced in Excel
Ability to work independently with minimal direction
Well organized, detail oriented

Nice To Haves

5 years prior experience in Automotive Program Management
Procurement, Design, or Engineering experience in EV Motor, Inverter, or Drive Unit manufacturing.

Responsibilities

Work with Purchasing team, Business Unit, and suppliers to achieve program objectives
Supports the Business Unit to assure program launch readiness for purchased parts and meeting purchase parts cost objectives.
Within the scope of this position, manage and track open issues.
Drive open issues to closure through tracking, delegation, and escalation.
Work with Design Engineering and Cost Engineering to develop BOM price targets to support Sales in New Business Acquisition.
Develop and execute recovery plans when cost targets are at risk.
Track and Report cost reduction proposals to improve financial performance of program; including cost reduction (VEC) for purchased component parts.
Plan program activities and develop master timing schedules that meet program objectives.
Lead the assigned program(s)’ activities for continuous future development, growth and improvement of the program, department, and company.
Develop program status reports for purchased parts and report status to management.
Lead the coordination of technical reviews, with suppliers, Category Purchasing, Supplier Quality and Design Engineering.
Ensure supplier launch readiness of PPAP timing and material cost meets program commitments.
Manage internal project approval and cost details, technical for purchased components.
Support cross functional teams and follow up on supply related issues.