Project Buyer and Costing Specialist

5 days ago


Andover, Kansas, United States Plastic Omnium group. Full time

**About the Company**

Plastic Omnium is a global leader in intelligent car body systems and clean energy systems, with operations in 26 countries and a turnover of €9.2 billion in 2019.

The company offers a range of solutions for various types of motorization, including hybrid vehicles.

**Job Description**

As a Project Buyer and Costing Specialist, you will be responsible for supporting the commercial team in responding to client tenders in the European region (phase 1 of the project).

You will be in charge of submitting costed BOMs (Bill of Materials) and defining the development time budget for the purchasing team.

You will manage suppliers and support the team according to the purchasing department's responsibility matrix.

Your key responsibilities will include:

  • Issuing RFQs (requests for quotation)
  • Evaluating and analyzing supplier offers in accordance with the requirements of the RFQ phase
  • Negotiating prices with suppliers in line with the client's target prices
  • Working with suppliers and project teams to achieve cost reductions
  • Establishing, maintaining, and publishing required documents in accordance with purchasing procedures (costed BOM)
  • Managing price evolutions, cost reductions, technical meetings, and commercial activities with main suppliers
  • Participating in internal launch meetings for new programs and follow-up meetings
  • Defining budgets (hours, travel, and expenses) for the purchasing team for new projects
  • Managing certain purchasing project activities in development or series production

**Requirements**

Master's degree in Purchasing or Business School

First experience in industry

Fluent English

**Duration:** 1-2 years

**Location:** Alphatech in Compiegne (60)

As an employer committed to diversity and inclusion, PO is committed to treating all candidates equally, including those with disabilities.



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