1. Fulfill purchasing tasks with assigned suppliers in Chassis Systems projects
- Coordinate with cross functions to go through sourcing process and designate the recommended suppliers.
- Reach agreement with suppliers for NDA, Purchase Contract, RASIC, etc.
- Coordinate with project buyer and drive purchasing related activities with suppliers to achieve safe launch of assigned suppliers
- Overall timing management of assigned suppliers
- Order sample parts and track delivery status for build phases
- Conduct investigation/clarification with suppliers for capacity requirement
- Deal with critical supplier issues during project phase
2. When assigned as project buyer, functionally lead individual buyers to support acquisition & guarantee the safe launch of Chassis Systems projects
- Sub-project manager and representative of purchasing team in project
- Actively coordinate with cross functions and drive all the purchasing tasks as mentioned
- Responsible for overall production material cost if required by the business model
- Address critical purchasing related issues with cross functional team
- Support buyers to deal with critical supplier issues during project phase
3. Series production purchasing activities for plants in the region with assigned suppliers
- Act as purchasing coordinator for plant located at China or other Asian countries
- Create and maintain in SAP system for purchasing/ supplier/ material data
- Generate and update scheduling agreement with suppliers for price adjustment
- Conduct investigation/clarification with suppliers for capacity requirement
- Support plant to handle critical supplier commercial & delivery issues
- Support SQE to handle critical supplier quality issues
4. Engineering Changes
- Evaluate changes of supplier, production planning and development (e.g. costs, quality) and to coordinate the implementation.
- Track and document the implementation of drawing and process changes.
Prepare & lead for negotiations on contracts, volume changes, amounts, prices, productivities, delivery requirements, cost acceptance, etc.
Requirement:
1. 3+ years Purchasing experience in automotive industry
2. Fluent English both in written & oral is a must.
3. Solid experience to work in an international team and matrix organizations
4. Strong problem solving skills with can-do attitude