Lv Advanced Purchasing Program Buyer

Dana Incorporated; Rivoli; In loco; EUR 50.000 - 70.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

An automotive leader based in Rivoli seeks an Advanced Purchasing Program Specialist focused on high performance and electrification programs. The role involves managing product launches, coordinating multi-functional teams, and ensuring successful supply chain delivery. Candidates should have a relevant degree and solid experience in supply chain and procurement. This role offers opportunities for leadership in a dynamic team environment.

Competenze

• Solid knowledge of Supply Chain management.
• Experience in Procurement and Change Management.
• Strong influencing and team-working skills.

Mansioni

• Manage product launch for new programs regarding budget and scheduling.
• Support development and updates of Open Issues Timelines.
• Lead launch management activities across Advanced Purchasing LV Europe.

Conoscenze

Supply chain knowledge

Procurement experience

Problem-solving skills

Leadership skills

Formazione

Degree or Higher Level Diploma in business related studies

Descrizione del lavoro

Dana is a global leader in the supply of highly engineered driveline, sealing, and thermal-management technologies that improve the efficiency and performance of vehicles with both conventional and alternative-energy powertrains. Serving three primary markets - passenger vehicle, commercial truck, and off-highway equipment - Dana provides the world's original-equipment manufacturers and the aftermarket with local product and service support through a network of nearly 100 engineering, manufacturing, and distribution facilities.

• Position Summary

We're looking for an

Advanced Purchasing Program Specialist - High Performance and Electrification

in Rivoli (TO) Location.

The Advanced Purchasing Program Specialist is accountable for high performance and electrification programs and the coordination of multi-functional teams to ensure success of program(s) across Light Vehicle Europe plants.

Main Responsibilities

Assume responsibility for successful product launch for new programs with regards to budget, planning, scheduling, stakeholder satisfaction, and direction of assigned resources from program kick-off through to a successful production launch (i.e. cradle to grave).

Travel requirement of up to 20% (project specific)

Support the development, and lead the update and completion of Open Issues Timelines, Supplier Risk Assessments, Capacity Studies, APQP Status Reports, Change Logs, Stakeholder Milestone Summaries, Launch Status Reports, procedures and reports as identified

Assist in the compilation of the overall program budget for supply chain costs.

Prepare and present the program’s top-level sourcing plan to senior management.

Challenge the organization on design to manufacture philosophy which will enable a stable process for serial production and a cost-effective design (VA / VE).

Support regular cross functional Product Launch Team (PLT) meetings to review the program schedule and assign resources to address any open issues. Escalate issues affecting successful Purchasing supply chain delivery.

Distribute, follow up and co-ordinate sourcing and costing tasks within global purchasing organization for more conventional category purchased items, like fasteners, bearings, seals etc.

Procurement and cost modeling of more advanced product specific categories like geared products, aluminum castings and power electronics in line with global commodity strategy.

Responsible for prototype sourcing, launch management and follow up.

Lead the launch management activities for Purchasing across Advanced Purchasing LV Europe working with Purchasing Programme Managers and Production Buyers to ensure successful build phase parts delivery on each programme.

Identify program risks and establish suitable contingency plans with the team.

Job Requirements

Job position requirements

Education & skills

Degree or Higher Level Diploma in business related studies of Supplier Management / Purchasing (MCIPS) or equivalent by experience.

Essential Skills

Solid knowledge of Supply Chain, Procurement and Change Management experience.

Problem solving skills.

Strong influencing and team working skills.

Leadership and negotiations skills.

Soft skills

Strategy - Ability to think and act in a strategic way

Can lead & act consistent with the company’s strategy and values

Able to demonstrate strategic problem solving, good decision making and sound judgment

Demonstrates sound business and technical acumen

Shows a high degree of intellectual rigor during problem solving

Talent - Ability to build and develop talent

Demonstrates ability to develop self.

Shows evidence of continuous learning.

Demonstrates leadership.

Approach - Ability to demonstrate an effective approach to engagement and problem solving

Able to build trust and engage others

Can build or contribute to an inclusive team environment

Demonstrates strong interpersonal communications

Exhibits a strong professional presence

Results - Ability to achieve planned results

Demonstrates a strong customer focus through planning and actions

Acts with initiative and urgency

Shows the ability to be a change leader with adaptability and continuous improvement

Ability to hold oneself and other accountable for results

Demonstrates the ability to leverage all available resources to achieveWe are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

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