Advanced Purchaser PCB (m/f/d)
Core
Lead end-to-end component sourcing and supplier management from concept through series production for automotive products.
Role type
Senior strategic purchaser (automotive)
Builds
Component supply chains for automotive sensor, display, braking, and comfort systems
Domain
Automotive industry, electronics supply chain
Required skills
Strategic sourcing, supplier risk management, change management, cost engineering, project management, contract law, technical component knowledge
Preferred skills
Design-to-cost, redesign-to-cost, category management, scouting activities, balanced scorecard, benchmarking
Technologies
eSign, PLC gate management tools, BOM management systems
Responsibilities
Control supplier milestones and component sourcing from concept to SOP, drive change management for components, lead sourcing team to achieve cost and quality targets, safeguard supplier risk exposure, manage handover to plant purchasing, participate in design-to-cost activities, initiate cost reduction programs, conduct strategy reviews with categories
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC