Purchasing Program Manager

Purchasing Program ManagerThe role supports coordination between the purchasing function and platform teams (engineering / manufacturing / supply chain) for the development of new programs. This includes responsibility of a dedicated perimeter, supporting the purchasing team during supplier selection, managing suppliers, coordinating multidisciplinary teams during project development, carrying out supplier relationships, and ensuring appropriate actions to guarantee observance of contracts.Responsibilities include ensuring purchasing requirements and metrics are met at all program milestones by removing roadblocks, aligning to the program variable and investment targets for purchased components, assessing program capacities, communicating the vehicle program needs so the team can properly support the program, and providing purchasing's input throughout the various milestones of the development cycle (sourcing, launch readiness, post launch supplier issues/recognitions, etc.) to ensure a successful program.This organization functions as the liaison between key program stakeholders (Design Office, Brand, Engineering, Supply Chain, SCE, and Manufacturing) and the Commodity Buying and Supplier Operations teams. The group manages key program elements such as: Sourcing Pipeline, Supplier Industrialization, Program Financial Elements, and Capacitation requests.

The scope of engagement begins at early program inception and runs through program build out. The team is organized with a blended focus on Purchasing and Supplier Operations and is broken into three key vehicle phases: Advance, Development, and Current Production.Job responsibilities include but not limited to:Driving sourcing table decision that meets program and purchasing department objectsEnsuring purchasing requirements and metrics are met at all program milestones by removing roadblocksAligning to the program variable and investment targets for purchased componentsAssessing program capacities, communicating the vehicle program needs so the team can properly support the programProviding purchasing's input throughout the various milestones of the development cycle (sourcing, launch readiness, post launch supplier issues/recognitions, etc.) to ensure a successful programCoordinate supplier kick-off after supplier award is confirmedSupport the buyers in potential volume increases during developmentControl and negotiate the impact of changes during development, with a focus on economic negotiations and timingDetect troubled suppliers and potential shortages then follow up with stakeholders to support escalationSupport Supplier Quality teams to meet capacity and quality convergence targetsLead summary meetings with suppliers and key internal stakeholdersWork with cross functional specialty teams to manage negotiationsMain deliverables:Purchasing Program Management coordinationSupport the purchasing community to source on time, at the best cost and supplier locationSupport to achieve Total Production Cost TargetsMonitor prices and supplier's capacities during development phaseBasic qualifications:Bachelor's degree in business, Engineering, Finance, Supply Chain Management, or related fieldsMinimum 8 years of experience in Purchasing or other disciplines that require significant negotiation and/or exposure to sourcing/project management processesAbility to demonstrate past results achievement and leadership skills while working in cross-functional teamsStrong written and verbal communication skillsMust be comfortable interfacing with all levels of managementSelf-motivatedAbility to lead and take ownership of projects Ability to adapt to urgent requests