The Program Purchasing Buyer STLA Medium Platform job responsibilities include but not limited to:
Report hierarchically to Program Purchasing Manager
Supplier kick-off after supplier award is confirmed
Lead ODM / FETE management (Engineering changes)
Ensure program targets and milestones are met
Management of the supplier relationship
Execution of all purchasing activities, which are necessary after MPTR. The purchaser is the interface between the Serial Life team and the supplier
Negotiation and control ODM/FETE (piece price, tooling and prototype costs)
Negotiate capacity changes if needed for assigned parts
Preparations for production start-up for resourced components
Maintain global sourcing plan and provide charts for leadership
Negotiate potential volume increases during development
Detect troubled suppliers and potential shortages as soon as possible and accomplish necessary actions
Alert Project/ Program Purchasing Manager in case of supplier’s failure/ risks
Negotiate capacity changes if needed for assigned parts
Use supporting functions (cost engineering, supply chain) if needed to manage negotiations

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Finance, Supply Chain Management, IT, or related fields
Minimum 5 years of experience in purchasing or other disciplines that require significant negotiation and/or exposure to sourcing/project management processes
Ability to demonstrate past results achievement and leadership skills while working in cross-functional teams
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Strong Excel skills
Must be comfortable interfacing with all levels of management
Self-motivated
Ability to lead and take ownership of projects
Ability to adapt to urgent requests
Our benefits reflects the FCA commitment to helping you reach your personal and professional goals. In addition to an environment that promotes career development, we offer benefits for a healthy lifestyle and a rewarding future, designed to take care of you and your family, in various stages of life.
As a global company, our employee packages will vary by country, customary norms and the legal entity into which you are hired

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