Untitled Job

Cogs; Frankfurt; Vor Ort; EUR 60.000 - 80.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

An established industry player is seeking a Program Purchasing Manager to lead global sourcing efforts within the automotive electronics sector. In this pivotal role, you will oversee purchasing activities, coordinate with program buyers, and ensure successful project launches by meeting cost and timing targets. Your strategic thinking and excellent negotiation skills will be crucial in defining supplier selection and promoting excellence across all business aspects. If you're ready to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment and possess a strong background in the automotive industry, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifikationen

• Relevant experience in automotive electronics is preferred.
• Strong leadership and negotiation skills are essential.

Aufgaben

• Lead the global program sourcing team and track project implementation.
• Oversee purchasing activities and coordinate program buyers.

Kenntnisse

Contract negotiation

Price negotiation

Leadership

Communication skills

Strategic thinking

International travel

Bilingual (German and English)

Jobbeschreibung

Our client, one of the largest tier 1 automotive suppliers in the world, is currently looking for a Program Purchasing Manager to oversee product sourcing and to support global operations to ensure successful launches by meeting cost and timing targets.

Responsibilities

1. Lead the global program sourcing team as directed by senior management. Responsible to launch and track timing for successful implementation of project and any other KPI’s set forth by senior management.
2. Oversees all purchasing activities from Program Purchasing perspective.
3. Oversees and coordinate the Program buyers.
4. Contribute to the technical product concept/specification offered to the customer.
5. Run Strategic Sourcing Review in conjunction with the commodity team to define potential supplier selection panel required to support the programme, taking into account supplier technology, geographical location, and target costs.
6. Responsible for promoting and seeking excellence in all aspects of business.
7. Participates in continuous improvement efforts for products, tools, processes, and programs.
8. Responsible for the adherence of all processes, tools, and methods of the program management team to all applicable standards, laws, rules, and regulations.

Qualifications

1. Relevant experience within the automotive electronics industry preferred.
2. Strategic thinker and implementer of effective tactical plans.
3. Excellent skills and experience in contract negotiation and price negotiation in a manufacturing environment.
4. Communication and negotiation skills.
5. Strong leadership qualities.
6. Very good knowledge of German and English.
7. Willingness to travel internationally.