The North America HVAC, AC Lines, and Sensors Senior Buyer is a strategic buying role in support of the Chassis & Adaptation Purchasing group. The Buyer will have responsibility to execute the sourcing and management of the commodities responsible. The position will provide comprehensive oversight from beginning to end for all internal and external supplier partner activities as it relates to planning, strategy, sourcing, contract management, cost management, quality, and supply. Additional responsibility for developing and executing the commodity strategy, jointly with engineering & global Purchasing team. Regular reporting out to leadership, e.g. monthly budget status and weekly sourcing tables.
MAIN OBJECTIVES:
Commodity Scope: HVAC, AC Lines, and Sensors
Creation, implementation, maintenance of the commodity strategy (cost and technology roadmap)
Application of best practices and lessons learned throughout all planning, development, execution phases
Cost Models including competitor benchmarking
Supplier Performance plans - including scope of cost, quality, supply KPI's
Lead sourcing to ensure program timing and cost objectives are achieved
Oversee development/ execution, along with technical teams
Work hand in hand with key interface groups, including: Value Optimization, Product Development, Cost Engineering, Innovation, Business Development, Manufacturing, Regulatory Compliance, Finance, Supply Chain, and Supplier Operations
Drive cost savings, commercial and technical
Volume/capacity management
Develop sourcing roadmap for the year including new programs and market test
Work with Engineering and program management to ensure the sourcing timeline is established and achieved
Execute sourcing of new programs to meet cost, timing and quality objectives
Develop and maintain cost models including external data points
Issue and maintain purchase order and non-standard contracts
Ensure there is process for directed buy components in order to ensure the cost and terms are understood at time of sourcing and the process for ongoing management (RASIC) is defined
Achieve cost savings through commercial and technical levers
Ensure ongoing supply and no shortages
Manage cost of deficiencies with supplier in terms of premium transportation or charge back
Provides timely, relevant and actionable management reporting for commodity cost status, supplier performance, open issues and potential constraints
Ensure development activities are on track to meet vehicle SOP
Ensure service / field / Mopar requirements are met through production business leverage
Awareness and inclusion of all engineering changes, supplier process/performance issues, to meet program timing deliverables
Manage the preparation of and presentation of commodity and supplier status
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor degree in Business or Engineering
Minimum 5 years of related industry work experience
Ability to travel up to 20% globally
Proficient in using Microsoft Office Suite Software
Proven ability to manage multiple projects and tasks and results driven creative problem solving
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
High Energy / Flexible / Adaptable / Dynamic / "can-do" attitude
Proactive and collaborative approach to problem solving
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in a technical or manufacturing organization
Experience with the commodities listed, commercical and/or technical: HVAC, AC Lines, Sensors
Comfortable and well-practiced in a global team matrix environment, with a focus on cross-functional, virtual team relationship building
Knowledge of quality systems including Six Sigma, ISO/TS16949, QS-9000 - FEMA - SPC & 8-D Quality Systems, APQP Process