Automotive Project Purchaser: Bridge Engineering & Sourcing

Koenigsegg; Town of Sweden (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Koenigsegg is seeking a Project Purchaser to bridge Engineering and Purchasing, ensuring a optimized sourcing plan for new projects and timely ordering of prototype and production parts to meet build trials.

The role involves collaboration with Suppliers, Engineering, Program managers, Quality, and Strategic purchasers to secure current and future supply during development. Strong English communication and a background in engineering are valued.

Qualifications

• Master or bachelor's degree in engineering and business or other relevant education.
• Documented competence within purchasing, production economy and cost calculations.
• Excellent analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Project management capabilities; experience from product development projects is a plus.
• Experience from Automotive industry is a plus.
• Proficient in Excel, MS Project, Power Point, Word, ERP systems (Monitor or equivalent).
• Advanced oral and written communication skills in English, suitable for both large groups and senior management.

Responsibilities

• Secure material, cost compression, and supplier selection for approved suppliers during the development phase of the car program.
• Ensure the orders for Design Verification sample parts, prototype parts and production parts to the right cost quality and time.
• Capture/Understand potential risks along the whole Supply Chain cycle and prepare contingency plans during development.
• Measure and manage the supplier and contract performance in all aspects including supplier’s compliance to Koenigsegg requirements.
• Support commercial relationships (incl. contract terms & conditions and annual negotiations) when needed.
• Support Category managers in verify completion of tasks.
• Support and drive supplier entry & supplier exit/switch process.

Skills

Analytical ability

Negotiation

Problem-solving

Education

Master/Bachelor in engineering and business

Tools

Excel

MS Project

PowerPoint

Word

ERP systems (Monitor or equivalent)

Job description

Koenigsegg is seeking a Project Purchaser to bridge Engineering and Purchasing, ensuring a optimized sourcing plan for new projects and timely ordering of prototype and production parts to meet build trials.

The role involves collaboration with Suppliers, Engineering, Program managers, Quality, and Strategic purchasers to secure current and future supply during development. Strong English communication and a background in engineering are valued.