BU PURCHASING PROJECT PROFESSIONAL

PROJECT BUYER

MISSION

Responsible for performing all purchasing activities related to development and launched programs in alignment with regional and global purchasing strategies.

RESPONSABILITIES

- Serve as the Lead Buyer for local teams in regional and global development programs.

- Negotiate optimal pricing, terms, and conditions with suppliers.

- Lead sourcing activities for BOM components.

- Track and manage program deliverables, including sourcing status, financials, and supplier timing.

- Support and drive cost-reduction initiatives in line with regional and global purchasing objectives.

- Manage supplier relationships in compliance with established purchasing procedures and policies.

- Prepare, issue, and analyze Requests for Quotation (RFQs) from approved suppliers to support production and pre-production needs, and issue corresponding purchase orders.

- Assists and/or leads the resolution of production, design, quality and/or delivery problems

- Lead or assist in resolving production, design, quality, and delivery issues.

- Conduct team sourcing kick-off meetings with suppliers after award decisions.

- Coordinate cross-functional meetings with program teams and suppliers.

- Oversee engineering changes, tool transfers, and benchmarking activities for assigned programs.

- Develop, maintain, and publish documentation as required by purchasing procedures.

- Perform other duties as assigned.

PROFILE REQUIREMENTS

Personal Background

- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Finance, or related field.

- Experience in a manufacturing industry environment or CPM certification preferred.

- 2-5 years of purchasing or program purchasing experience preferred.

- English proficiency at professional level mandatory.

Skills and Abilities

- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

- Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, maintain, and interpret data.

- High level of integrity with the ability to handle confidential information.

- Demonstrated ethical conduct and professionalism.

- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

- Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively.

- Detail-oriented with proven accuracy in work.

- Ability to work effectively in a team environment and collaborate across functions.

- Comfortable interacting with all levels of the organization.

- Self-starter with strong initiative and problem-solving abilities.

- Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally as required.