Sr. Purchasing Manager

Description

Position Summary:

Plans and manages activities of designated project(s) of components and suppliers to ensure key activities are accomplished within a prescribed time frame and within cost parameters. This individual is the program manager of a given project(s) supply base and responsible for purchasing and suppliers success, removing roadblocks, and recovering from issues if they arise.

Job Responsibilities:

• Represent the project with selected suppliers.

• Within the scope of their position, manage and track purchasing open issues. Drive open issues to closure to complete PPAP validation.

• Plan program purchasing activities and develop component timing schedules that meet program objectives.

• Ensure the delivery of components on time, within specifications, and within cost targets.

• Travel to supplier locations supporting product development throughout with periodic travel to company manufacturing facilities (domestic and international).

• Develop program status reports and report status to management.

• Coordinate technical reviews with suppliers and manage suppliers risk assessment.

• Maintain the purchased Bill of Materials.

• Coordinate APQP activities for supplier management.

• Manage assigned program's supplier readiness to product launch phases including control of tooling development and commercial impact of component design changes.

• Develop and implement proposals aimed at reduction of component cost.

• Directly support project teams for purchasing (engineering, quality, sales, etc.)

Qualifications:

Knowledge skills and abilities:

• Excellent analytical and communication skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Project

• High level of customer interface experience

• Ability to work independently with minimal direction

• Well organized, detail oriented

Education: Possess a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Project/Program Management. Program Management Certification a plus.

Experience: 5 years industry experience in a program management, purchasing or related field.

Job level determined by various factors such as organization size, responsibility, career stage, and capabilities.

Working conditions:

Physical Demands: Required to sit or stand for long periods of time. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Have ability to work 40 - 60 hours per week.

Travel: Domestic and some international travel up 25% may be required.

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)-Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job at Hitachi, please send the nature of request and contact information to am-jobs@hitachiastemo.com.. Queries other than accommodation requests will not be responded to.

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)-Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job at Hitachi, please send the nature of request and contact information to jobs@hitachi-automotive.us. Queries other than accommodation requests will not be responded to.