EV Purchasing & Program Lead

ASTEMO AMERICAS, INC.; United States; On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

ASTEMO AMERICAS, INC. seeks a Procurement Program Manager to lead purchasing for xEV programs from sourcing to production launch, focusing on material cost targets, supplier readiness, and timely delivery.

Collaborate with Purchasing, Business Units, Design and Cost Engineering to set BOM price targets, manage risk, and drive cost reductions. Travel to suppliers and Astemo locations may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or Supply Chain Management, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of purchasing, sourcing, program management, supply chain, or engineering experience.
• Ability to analyze BOM cost, tooling investments, and program profitability.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams within a manufacturing/business environment.
• Strong project management and risk management skills.
• Travel to suppliers and Astemo locations; international travel may be required.

Responsibilities

• Work with Purchasing team, Business Unit, and suppliers to achieve program objectives.
• Supports the Business Unit to assure program launch readiness for purchased parts and meeting purchase parts cost objectives.
• Manage and track open issues; drive to closure through tracking, delegation, and escalation.
• Develop BOM price targets with Design Engineering and Cost Engineering to support Sales in New Business Acquisition.
• Develop and execute recovery plans when cost targets are at risk.
• Track and report cost reduction proposals to improve financial performance of the program.
• Plan program activities and master timing schedules that meet program objectives.
• Lead the assigned program(s)’ activities for continuous future development, growth and improvement of the program, department, and company.
• Develop program status reports for purchased parts and report status to management.
• Lead the coordination of technical reviews, with suppliers, Category Purchasing, Supplier Quality and Design Engineering.
• Ensure supplier launch readiness of PPAP timing and material cost meets program commitments.
• Manage internal project approval and cost details, technical for purchased components.
• Support cross functional teams and follow up on supply related issues.

Skills

Strategic Sourcing

Cost Analysis

Supply Chain Risk Management

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Project Management

Independent Working

Detail Oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business or Supply Chain

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Project

Job description

ASTEMO AMERICAS, INC. seeks a Procurement Program Manager to lead purchasing for xEV programs from sourcing to production launch, focusing on material cost targets, supplier readiness, and timely delivery.

Collaborate with Purchasing, Business Units, Design and Cost Engineering to set BOM price targets, manage risk, and drive cost reductions. Travel to suppliers and Astemo locations may be required.