Program Buyer

Posted 4 Days Ago
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3 Locations
Mid level
Other • Automation • Manufacturing
The Role
Responsible for defining POs, managing supplier evaluations, cost estimates, and negotiations for automotive components, ensuring compliance with standards.
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Responsibilities:

  • Define single PO, Tool PO, Scheduling Agreements in ERP System.
  • PO for  prototypes, samples, serial and spare parts .
  • Transfer projects after PPAP approval to Logistics and Supplier Quality
  • RFQ processing.
  • Analysis and evaluation of supplier quotations.
  • Cost estimates.
  • Selection of series suppliers together with Purchasing Manager / Commodity Manager based on Supplier Portfolio.
  • Troubleshooting / Support of Logistics and SQA (Supplier Quality).
  • Responsible for optimized product cost in close cooperation with development
  • cost evaluation, value analysis, evaluation of alternative materials or production processes on product level.
  • Evaluation of technical and commercial feasibility of products.
  • Price negotiation on product level.
  • Manage Key Saving Projects to archive BU material cost saving targets
  • Compliance with Game Rules, signature directives and TBVC standards in Purchasing.

Qualifications:

  • University degree in technical/commercial or comparable field.
  • Project Buyer automotive industry (min 1 year).
  • Purchasing assistant in spare parts purchasing ( min 3 years).
  • Technical know how in main commodities of Vibracoustic ( e.g. Compounds, stampings,  aluminum die casting, tubes, extrusions …).
  • Project Management skills in automotive industry.
  • Quality management in automotive industry.
  • Negotiation skills.

The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Vibracoustic USA Inc.

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The Company
HQ: Weinheim
17,448 Employees
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What We Do

Freudenberg is a global technology group that strengthens its customers and society long-term through forward-looking innovations. Together with its partners, customers and research institutions, the Freudenberg Group develops leading-edge technologies and excellent products and services for about 40 markets and for thousands of applications: seals, vibration control components, technical textiles, filters, specialty chemicals, medical products and the most modern cleaning products.

Strength of innovation, strong customer orientation, diversity, and team spirit are the cornerstones of the Group. The 170-year-old company holds strong to its core values: a commitment to excellence, reliability and pro-active, responsible action.

In 2022, the Freudenberg Group employed more than 51,000 people in some 60 countries worldwide and generated sales of more than €11.7 billion.


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