Purchasing Manager working as a business partner within project teams for MAHLE. Ensuring optimal material costs and managing project purchasing topics in NA region.
Responsibilities
Work as a business partner within project teams
Ensure optimal external material costs for MAHLE’s competitiveness
Responsibility over project purchasing related topics for HVAC, BEV TMM’s, EK, EGR, ICAC, BCP & Engine Mounted Components
Target the definition, achievement and reporting of Project Purchasing KPI’s
Mentor and coach personnel capacity and qualification planning for project buyers
Conduct annual performance reviews for employees
Develop annual Goals and Objectives
Ensure project objectives regarding timelines, quality, and target prices are achieved
Coordinate regional and global projects between regions
Provide feedback on supplier performance during the project phase
Participation and approval of customer quotes for Project buying scope
Monitor compliance of existing PU policies, procedures, and documentation
Ensure interface with Engineering, Design Engineers, Logistics, Foreign Trade departments to successfully launch development programs
Support purchasing aspects of supplier quality and cost reduction process
Requirements
Bachelor of Science in technical discipline or bachelor’s degree in business
7+ years’ experience in a purchasing, quality, or manufacturing environment
Knowledge of quality and purchasing fundamentals, mechanical refrigeration systems, automotive heating and air conditioning, and engine cooling
Good understanding of quality and statistical process control techniques as well as basic manufacturing processes such as light assembly, metal working, electronics assembly, rubber and plastic molding
Advanced communication skills
Ability to handle multiple tasks smoothly with a high accountability level, and a substantial level of stress
Benefits
Collaborative environment working on exciting assignments
Ongoing personal & career development opportunities
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