Supply Chain Program Manager

Inteva Products•Troy, MI

About The Position

For assigned programs, the Supply Chain Program Manager serves as the liaison between the Project Development Team (PDT) and Supply Chain Management (SCM). The role manages purchasing activities for the assigned product group and programs from pre-award through Start of Production (SOP), including component sourcing, quotation evaluation, negotiations, purchase order issuance, and coordination with commodity teams to meet purchased BOM targets and tool budgets. The position oversees capacity and tooling-life considerations for new and carry-over components; prototype and pre-series parts ordering and tracking; supplier APQP; timely PPAP completion; and timely execution of change requests within business-case targets. The manager represents SCM in program reviews and coordinates related follow-up actions within SCM. Travel to Inteva production sites and suppliers may be needed or requested.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Closures, Interiors, and Motors commodity experience.
MBA.
Experience in project or program management.
Experience with major OEM processes and procedures, including GM, Ford, and Stellantis.

Responsibilities

Serve as the liaison between the Project Development Team (PDT) and Supply Chain Management (SCM) for assigned programs.
Manage purchasing activities for assigned product groups and programs from pre-award through Start of Production (SOP).
Establish component sourcing strategies.
Evaluate quotations, conduct negotiations, and ensure timely issuance of purchase orders.
Work with commodity teams to meet purchased BOM targets and tool budgets.
Ensure sufficient capacity and tooling lifetime for new and carry-over components.
Manage ordering and tracking of prototype and pre-series parts.
Monitor supplier APQP and ensure timely PPAP completion for purchased components.
Ensure change requests are executed on time and within business-case targets.
Participate in program reviews as the SCM representative and coordinate relevant follow-up actions within SCM.
Travel to Inteva production sites and the supply base as needed or requested.