Program Buyer
Dept: Operations
Reports to: Project Procurement Manager

Job Objective:
Manage the specific requirements for projects (supplier technologies, geographical location and target costs) through the liaison with the stakeholders ensuring the overall project objectives, including timelines and budgets are properly established, communicated internally and monitored throughout the lifecycle of the Project.
Responsible for:
Procurement of materials, components, and services

Functional Role:

Participate in the kickoff meeting and understand the Sales Project Concept.
Coordinate with the stakeholders for the creation of the Project Timelines and BOM Budget.
Monitor the Project BOM Budget throughout its lifecycle, communicating it to the respective team members and ensuring all necessary actions take place when deviations are mapped.
Monitor the Project Timeline from Sales until Serial Production Phase ensuring the planned activities such as RFQ and Contract Negotiations are managed within the agreed schedule and in alignment with the framework of the Project Management System (PMS).
Present Project Status to the Procurement Committee as and when requested. Participate in the Project related meetings, such as IPTs.
Ensure early involvement of the Series Buyers in the project before the series phase.
Participate in the Engineering Change Request meetings, making sure to communicate the aspects related to Procurement activities and involving the Strategic Sourcing/Material Management team when applicable.
Coordinate Make or Buy discussions for a specific project with internal stakeholders.

Qualifications & Experience:

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical/Electrical) or in Business Administration.
Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS) or similar qualification or studying towards CIPS qualification would be beneficial.
Preferred Certification – CPSM , CPPB, CPPO or other Supply Chain Management certifications
Minimum 6 years of relevant experience, automotive cross functional experience is preferred.
Good working knowledge of standard methodologies, concepts, best practices, and procedures within a supply chain environment.
Strong project management and problem solving skills.
Excellent communication skills and experience with dealing with multiple stakeholders. Able to track and manage multiple streams of information on an ongoing basis.
Attention to detail with a proven ability to manage multiple, conflicting priorities simultaneously.