Program Purchasing Manager
Core
Driving procurement excellence for new product development projects, ensuring material availability, cost optimization, and cross-functional alignment from concept to phase-out.
Role type
Senior Program Purchasing Manager
Builds
New product development projects and supply chain readiness
Domain
Manufacturing / New Product Development
Required skills
BOM definition and cost analysis, NPI sourcing and supplier readiness, cost target setting, KPI tracking, engineering change management, cost estimation and forecasting, digitalization of procurement tools
Preferred skills
Strategic interface management, cross-functional collaboration, cost-saving initiatives, mass production cost management
Technologies
Procurement tools, dashboards, automation/AI initiatives
Responsibilities
Lead purchasing activities for new product development, define BOMs in alignment with R&D, participate in project decision-making balancing cost and time, coordinate with Commodity Managers and Project Leaders, review project requirements, lead NPI sourcing and material preparation, support early demand shaping with suppliers, manage engineering changes, drive sourcing and cost-saving initiatives, oversee cost estimation and reporting, maintain procurement tools and dashboards
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC