Program Buyer

Webasto Charging Systems Inc. is looking for a Program Buyer to help support our rapidly growing charging division.

Responsibilities

• Self-dependent handling of all processes within purchasing as core Project Development Team member for assigned projects
• Preparation of decision documents in consultation with superior
• Support calculation of material costs/BOM within project acquisition
• Implementation of targets for BOM and tool investments
• Preparation and evaluation of make-or-buy-concepts
• Preparation of RFQ for new parts and changes within project
• Design and coordination of supplier selection for new projects in collaboration with Commodity Purchasing
• Price negotiations with supplier supported by Commodity
• Preparation and presentation of SDM to finalize supplier selection within sourcing committee
• Order of materials within prototyping and pilot components, order of tools and changes of tools
• Ensure supplier schedules are met and within budget
• Data administration within ERP system
• Initiate actions to reduce costs within project

Skills

• Technical degree or degree in economics with technical affinity or comparable education with further specific education
• First relevant experiences during internships
• Proficiency in English
• Safe handling of MS Office and SAP MM
• Strong negotiation skills
• Negotiation skills with distinctive target orientation
• Ability to work under pressure and pronounced solution-based approach
• Analytical, interdepartmental and customer oriented thinking and acting
• Communication skills to build up networks internal/external
• Knowledge in cost analysis

Authorization

• Technical degree or degree in economics with technical affinity or comparable education with further specific education
• First relevant experiences during internships
• Proficiency in English
• Safe handling of MS Office and SAP MM
• Strong negotiation skills
• Negotiation skills with distinctive target orientation
• Ability to work under pressure and pronounced solution-based approach
• Analytical, interdepartmental and customer oriented thinking and acting
• Communication skills to built up networks internal/external
• Knowledge in cost analysis

KPI

Adherence of BOM targets according to PDC requirements

PPAP in time

PO in time

Webasto is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate against  race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran or military status, or any other legally protected status.