Project Purchasing Professional

• Organize complex purchasing projects involving extensive specification of requirements or negotiation processes for projects.
• Define sourcing activities and execute project related purchasing activities (incl. Make-or-Buy analysis) for the respective business unit/product line.
• Integrate external suppliers into the PDP (product development process) to ensure the external delivery at SOP (start of production) and represent the Purchasing department in PDP project.
• Take responsibility for component specific cost validation and alignment.
• Cooperate closely with interfaces along the supply chain and execute change management in projects.
• Collaborate with project teams to ensure alignment of purchasing activities with project goals.
• Lead relevant E-mobility Business Unit Purchasing projects for requirements to achieve the correct cost structure, launches on time and technical cost reduction initiatives
• Project Management for Launching E-mobility projects (pursuing and awarded) with Purchasing, focus on E-Drives, support for Mechatronics and Modules
• Participate and/or lead Technical Cost-Saving initiatives for the assigned/respective Projects.
• New Supplier search and development to support the Business Unit Purchasing Project
• Create, Manage, and Support new project acquisitions from Purchasing input in North America which will be handled by North America Business Unit Purchasing E-mobility team

• Bachelors Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, and/or Engineering.
• Automotive Purchasing Experience (3+ years exp. preferred)
• Valid Passport
  - Required.
• Fluency in English
  - Required.
• Proficient/Expert in Microsoft Suite programs (Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook, Teams).
• Experienced with AI Tools i.e. chatbots, python, assistant models.
• Strong negotiation, Project Management, Problem Solving.
• Ability to work independently in a fast paced, high-volume environment.
• Ability to interface with cross-functional teams and all levels of personnel and management both domestic and abroad.
• Excellent communication ability (written & verbal)
• Extremely self-motivated & driven to achieve results
• Must be legally authorized to work in the USA.

Demonstrates expertise in Automotive Purchasing, Project Management, and Supplier Development, with a strong focus on E-mobility initiatives and cost-saving strategies. Proficient in negotiating and aligning purchasing activities with project goals while effectively collaborating with cross-functional teams.

• Automotive Purchasing Experience
• Project Management
• Negotiation Skills
• Supplier Development
• Fluency in English

• Project Management
• Cost Validation
• Make-or-Buy Analysis
• Technical Cost-Saving Initiatives
• E-Drive Purchasing
• Mechatronics Support
• Change Management
• Supplier Search
• Requirements Specification
• Cost Structure Analysis

• Problem Solving
• Excellent Communication
• Self-Motivated
• Ability to Work Independently
• Collaboration with Cross-Functional Teams

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration
• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management
• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering
• Valid Passport

• E-Mobility
• Automotive Industry
• Supply Chain Management
• Product Development Process
• Start of Production

• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Power Point
• Microsoft Outlook
• Microsoft Teams
• AI Tools
• Chatbots
• Python