The Program Purchasing Buyer STLA Medium Platform job responsibilities include but not limited to: 

Report hierarchically to Program Purchasing Manager  Supplier kick-off after supplier award is confirmed  Lead ODM / FETE management (Engineering changes)  Ensure program targets and milestones are met  Management of the supplier relationship  Execution of all purchasing activities, which are necessary after MPTR. The purchaser is the interface between the Serial Life team and the supplier Negotiation and control ODM/FETE (piece price, tooling and prototype costs)  Negotiate capacity changes if needed for assigned parts  Preparations for production start-up for resourced components  Maintain global sourcing plan and provide charts for leadership  Negotiate potential volume increases during development   Detect troubled suppliers and potential shortages as soon as possible and accomplish necessary actions Alert Project/ Program Purchasing Manager in case of supplier’s failure/ risks Negotiate capacity changes if needed for assigned parts   Use supporting functions (cost engineering, supply chain) if needed to manage negotiations 

Basic Qualifications: 

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Finance, Supply Chain Management, IT, or related fields  Minimum 5 years of experience in purchasing or other disciplines that require significant negotiation and/or exposure to sourcing/project management processes  Ability to demonstrate past results achievement and leadership skills while working in cross-functional teams  Strong written and verbal communication skills  Strong Excel skills  Must be comfortable interfacing with all levels of management  Self-motivated  Ability to lead and take ownership of projects  Ability to adapt to urgent requests