Strategic Purchasing Manager

4 weeks ago


Farmington Hills, Michigan, United States Hitachi Astemo Americas Inc Full time
Job Summary:

Hitachi Astemo Americas Inc is seeking a highly skilled Sr. Purchasing Manager to lead our purchasing and supply chain efforts. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for planning and managing activities of designated projects to ensure key activities are accomplished within a prescribed time frame and within cost parameters.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Represent the project with selected suppliers.
  • Manage and track purchasing open issues.
  • Drive open issues to closure to complete PPAP validation.
  • Plan program purchasing activities and develop component timing schedules that meet program objectives.
  • Ensure the delivery of components on time, within specifications, and within cost targets.
  • Travel to supplier locations supporting product development throughout with periodic travel to company manufacturing facilities (domestic and international).
  • Develop program status reports and report status to management.
  • Coordinate technical reviews with suppliers and manage suppliers risk assessment.
  • Maintain the purchased Bill of Materials.
  • Coordinate APQP activities for supplier management.
  • Manage assigned program's supplier readiness to product launch phases including control of tooling development and commercial impact of component design changes.
  • Develop and implement proposals aimed at reduction of component cost.
  • Directly support project teams for purchasing (engineering, quality, sales, etc.).

Qualifications:
  • Excellent analytical and communication skills.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Project.
  • High level of customer interface experience.
  • Ability to work independently with minimal direction.
  • Well organized, detail oriented.

Education:
Possess a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Project/Program Management. Program Management Certification a plus.

Experience:
5 years industry experience in a program management, purchasing or related field.

Working Conditions:
Physical Demands: Required to sit or stand for long periods of time. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Have ability to work 40 - 60 hours per week. Travel: Domestic and some international travel up 25% may be required.

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