Supply Chain Program Manager

Inteva Products•Troy, MI

13h•Onsite

About The Position

For assigned program(s), this position will be the liaison between Project Development Team (PDT) and Supply Chain Management (SCM) for purchased components. Manage purchasing activities within assigned product group and program(s) from pre-award up to and including Start of Production (SOP). Establish component sourcing strategy. Evaluate quotations, conduct negotiations and assure timely issuance of purchase orders. Ensure purchased BOM target and Tool budget fulfillment in cooperation with commodity teams. Ensure sufficient capacity and tooling lifetime for new and carry over components. Manage prototype, pre-series parts ordering and tracking. Monitor supplier APQP and ensure timely PPAP completion of purchased components. Ensure change requests are executed on time and within business case targets. Actively participate in program reviews representing SCM and coordinate all relevant follow-up actions within SCM. Travel to Inteva production site and supply base as needed/requested.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering or related area of study.
5+ years of progressive experience in professional purchasing capacity (i.e. technical/commodity purchasing, purchasing project management, etc.) in the automotive industry.
Demonstrated knowledge of purchasing tools, negotiation methods, and business communication.
Working knowledge of automotive commodities, materials and processes (stampings, plastics, assembly etc.).
Experience with APQP / PPAP and new program launch processes.
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings/CAD data.
Customer focused mindset.
Driven, self-motivated.
Demonstrated analytical and fact-based approach to problem-solving.
Proven strong communication skills.

Nice To Haves

MBA preferred.
Closures, Interiors and Motors commodity experience.
Experience in project / program management.
Experience with major OEM (GM, Ford, Stellantis) processes and procedures.

Responsibilities

Liaise between Project Development Team (PDT) and Supply Chain Management (SCM) for purchased components.
Manage purchasing activities from pre-award up to and including Start of Production (SOP).
Establish component sourcing strategy.
Evaluate quotations, conduct negotiations, and issue purchase orders.
Ensure purchased BOM target and Tool budget fulfillment.
Ensure sufficient capacity and tooling lifetime for new and carry over components.
Manage prototype and pre-series parts ordering and tracking.
Monitor supplier APQP and ensure timely PPAP completion.
Ensure change requests are executed on time and within business case targets.
Participate in program reviews representing SCM and coordinate follow-up actions.
Travel to production sites and supply base as needed.