Strategic Automotive Supply Chain Program Lead

Delphi Technologies; Troy (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Inteva Products in Troy, MI, is seeking a senior purchasing professional to manage activity from pre-award to Start of Production, establish sourcing strategies, and issue timely purchase orders.

You will work with PDT and SCM on APQP/PPAP, BOM targets, capacity planning, tooling life, and supplier coordination, including travel to Inteva sites.

This role requires a 5+ years in automotive purchasing and a Bachelor's in Business or Engineering; MBA preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering or related field required; MBA preferred.
• 5+ years in professional purchasing within automotive industry.
• Knowledge of purchasing tools, negotiation techniques, and business communication.
• Familiar with automotive commodities, materials and processes.
• Experience with APQP/PPAP and new program launches.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings/CAD data.
• Customer-focused, driven and analytically minded.
• Strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage purchasing activities within assigned product group and program(s) from pre-award up to and including Start of Production (SOP)
• Establish component sourcing strategy. Evaluate quotations, conduct negotiations and assure timely issuance of purchase orders.
• Ensure purchased BOM target and Tool budget fulfillment in cooperation with commodity teams
• Ensure sufficient capacity and tooling lifetime for new and carry over components
• Manage prototype, pre-series parts ordering and tracking
• Monitor supplier APQP and ensure timely PPAP completion of purchased components
• Ensure change requests are executed on time and within business case targets
• Actively participate in program reviews representing SCM and coordinate all relevant follow-up actions within SCM
• Travel to Inteva production site and supply base as needed/requested

Skills

Purchasing tools

Negotiation

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Customer focus

Self-motivation

CAD interpretation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or Engineering

MBA preferred

Tools

APQP/PPAP tools

Job description

Inteva Products in Troy, MI, is seeking a senior purchasing professional to manage activity from pre-award to Start of Production, establish sourcing strategies, and issue timely purchase orders.

You will work with PDT and SCM on APQP/PPAP, BOM targets, capacity planning, tooling life, and supplier coordination, including travel to Inteva sites.

This role requires a 5+ years in automotive purchasing and a Bachelor's in Business or Engineering; MBA preferred.