Project Buyer
MAHLE Filter Systems North America, Inc.

SUMMARY

The Project Buyer is responsible for the achievement of purchasing related objectives & goals in regard to function, quality, cost and timeline at the respective milestones and quality gates within PDP. Responsible to provide costed Bill of Material ( BOM) for acquisitional programs, select & source suppliers, manage the BOM and successfully launch programs on time. Experience with purchasing plastic injection parts, elastomers, electrical/electrification components, aluminum castings, fasteners/inserts, stampings.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Leads Purchasing activities for purchase components and material as a key member of the project core team within the Product Development Process (PDP). Regional and global as assigned.

• Work with Engineering at initial design concept to assist with attaining target cost.
  
• Inquire, evaluate, negotiate and select suppliers based on the approved supplier panel additionally; new supplier development for new products is required, ensure MAHLE Specification, quality expectation and market competitiveness are achieved.
  
• Conduct supplier evaluations and process audits for purchased components based on feasibility.
  
• Schedules technical component reviews
  
• Evaluate and assess supplier's quotations to ensure commercial, technical and quality requirements are achieved. Evaluate and provide component costing based on program BOM timing.
  
• Lead sourcing decision committees, in accordance to MAHLE Purchasing Procedures and work with commodity buyer (regional and global) to leverage best overall landed costs
  
• In conjunction with Quality and Engineer create list of critical purchased components.
  
• Ensure completion of purchased component APQP
  
• Coordinate simultaneous engineering with suppliers.
  
• Communicate supplier risks to project team.
  
• Track and report savings
  

QUALIFICATIONS

• B.A. or B.S in Supply Chain Management, Business or Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical or Industrial) required.
  
• Minimum of 7 years of automotive project purchasing required in an Automotive Manufacturing Tier 1 environment (cross-functional exposure preferred - technical and commercial experience).
  
• Computer Literate (Advanced level of MS - Office, Internet and office automation tools in general).
  
• Strong communications skills, both oral and written. This includes strong persuasive skills, assertiveness, and ability to work under pressure, be analytical, proactive, and innovative.
  
• Demonstrated facilitation, problems solving and decision making skills.
  
• Strong negotiation, financial cost analysis, market analysis, continuous improvement, problem solving, time and project management skills.
  
• Ability to read blue prints and specifications required.
  
• Familiarity with Quality and Manufacturing tools such as S.P.C., Pokayoke, Pareto Analysis, Cause-Effect Analysis.
  
• Specialized skills in the area of strategic planning, risk analysis/management, effective research methods, benchmarking, flow charting, brainstorming, QS-9000,ISO 14001, TS 16949 standards, interviewing, conflict resolution, and an understanding of contract law, terms and conditions, and economic factors are required.
  
• Exposure or participation in VA/VE and lean activities
  
• Knowledge of logistics, manufacturing processes, commodity markets and futures, and a strong understanding of component and product functionality are important assets.
  

Do you have any questions?

SHEILA.HOOVER@MAHLE.COM

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