Press Tab to Move to Skip to Content LinkSelect how often (in days) to receive an alert:We work hard for the people who work for us. We champion our teams. We foster collaboration, inclusion, respect and excellence. What we are trying to say is we want to be more for you.We are your path to a better career, a better future, and a better you.Our teams have invented groundbreaking technologies, flawlessly manufactured millions of products and earned a long list of awards. Year after year, we are one of the World's Most Admired Companies.Our teams are the secret to our success. They are empowered, inventive and inclusive. Passionate about their craft. Driven to succeed. Because we all understand that we must work together to win.Are you ready for a better career? A better future?You will report to the European Wire Harness Advanced Purchasing Manager in the Purchasing team at Valls.Responsibilities:BOM costs for RFQs and Running businessRepresent the purchasing organization in the project teamCascade down Project Meeting Activities (volume milestones, targets, financial capacity checks) to Commodity Buyers and Supply BaseCoordinate sourcing activities with commodity and program team, ensure quality, price, timing are metTrack and monitor project material costs to meet financial goals, update roadmaps and track action plansCollaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize designs, identify and present material cost reductions (SCTOs) to improve cost structureProviding all purchasing program metrics by program milestonesProviding programmatic data to Commodity Purchasing to ensure effective negotiation and deployment of commodity strategy in new and ongoing projects to support savings targetsDeploy a project-based commodity sourcing strategySupport of plants in matters of logistics or qualityRequirements:Degree in engineering, economics or supply chainFluency in English, German is an advantage1 year of experience in the automotive sector or project managementProblem solving and analytical, proactive and continuous improvement mindsetStrong written and oral communication skillsHigh level of independent judgment, initiative, creativity and oversight of multiple projectsAbility to work under pressure, with organizational skills and the ability to prioritize#J-18808-Ljbffr
