POSITION SUMMARY

The highest aim of the Pierburg Purchasing Department is to source at best value considering all Pierburg quality requirements.
A prerequisite is that the necessary raw materials, components, semi-manufactured components, assemblies and services are purchased at appropriate market prices. Achieving adequate purchasing costs is an essential contribution to the competitiveness of Rheinmetall Automotive Division Mechatronics in the international markets.
The responsibility of the Project Buyer is to achieve the cost targets of the purchased items during the Product Development Stage (commencing with the product cost accounting at the project start-up and the documented cost development), always under consideration of the quality requirement for and availability of the components.
In order to ensure the best possible collaboration between the Business Unit (BU) and the Purchasing Department, the Project Buyer is allocated to each BU and represents the Purchasing Department during the Product Development Process towards the SE Team for several projects simultaneously. He assists with his purchasing skills and is responsible for the purchased parts of the project up to the conclusion of the development.
While being a part of the Engineering Team (SE Team) in the Pierburg Development Process, the Project Buyer represents the Purchasing Department in the APQP Meetings to ensure a continuous flow of information within the projects and to maintain the three essential aspects of the position: C= cost (Q-Bom), Q= Quality, feasibility evaluation, T= PPAP status list including timing.

 

REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Master Degree (B.S. Business, B.S. Project Management or B.S. Engineering)
• 3-5 years of experience in program related purchasing activities, supplier evaluation and negotiation
• Technical knowledge and experience in technical manufacturing processes
• Ability to read technical prints and specifications and manage feasibility confirmations with engineering and suppliers
• Evaluate technical BOMs with market prices for calculations. Ability of cost analysis of supplier quotes
• Active management of cost down activities for our products (technical, alternative supplier)
• Ability for domestic and international travel (up to 30%)
• Outstanding communication skills (written and spoken)
• Strong interpersonal skills, international business etiquette
• Outstanding analytical skills
• Outstanding Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)and profound SAP knowledge
• Open, proactive and flexible approach with willingness to work in a constantly evolving/growing environments.
• Team player

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Estimate item costs and draw up of the Quotation-BoM in alignment with Commodity Manager, Commodity Buyer, Supplier Quality Development, and – if necessary – of the Purchased Item Cost Analysis Team
• Conclude Letter of Confidentiality and Non-Disclosure Agreement NDA
• to nominate a development supplier in coordination with the Commodity Manager, the Commodity Buyer and the Supplier Quality Development. The nomination of a development supplier has to be presented in the IST. The Project Buyer is responsible for coordinating the project activities for CP to present a final supplier decision in the IST, in alignment with CM and SQD
• RFQ to analyze and evaluate cost of components based on selected bidders list using SupplyOn in alignment with the CB and the CM
• Obtain the manufacturing feasibility confirmation from the supplier and PPM-agreement for the RFQs initiated by the PB and clarification of the feasibility evaluation and ppm- agreement in cooperation with SQD and development.
• Anticipating cost for Metal market and development of exchange rate and Material cost for future programs
• Support implementation of general Purchasing strategy (e.g. localization, global footprint, etc.)
• Coordinate within the Program Team the timing for new quotations of potential new business.
• Purchase the prototypes items during the Product Development Process (PDP)
• Fill and update the Supplier-Nomination-Forecast-List (SNF) in close alignment with CP team.
• Organize meetings to prepare supplier decisions (pre-meeting PB CB SQD) in which the PB informs the team about project timing and volumes, prototype suppliers (if already existing), sold capacities to customer, allowance of amortization of initial tool costs and project related CSR (customer specific requirements)
• Conduct the Change Management (ECM) and negotiations concerning any design change required during the PDP with the assistance of the Commodity Buyer (CB)
• Continuously monitor on-time PPAP submission, delivery and PPAP approvals during the PDP with the assistance of the Supplier Quality Development (continuous update of monitoring tool SURE within SupplyOn)
• Track costs during the PDP and prepare the revised Q-BoM in the Gate Review Process up to Gate 700
• Attend APQP meetings for new programs.

• Experience in two of the following commodities is a distinct advantage for this position: sintered / powder metal parts, castings (high pressure die cast, permanent and semi-permanent mold casting, machining), plastics, stampings, turned Parts.

• Support final sourcing decision through collaboration with commodity purchasing and supplier quality development.
• Willing and able to travel extensively and work overtime as needed.
• Ability to work in an international environment in compliance with Rheinmetall standards.

• Support annual Material Cost Planning (MCP) for new projects.
• Continuous Supplier Tooling Investment Planning (VIST) by defining project related budgets per calendar year considering payment schedule based on PPAP timing and payment term.
• Work with Sales Forecast to establish 3-to-5-year business plan horizon.

BENEFITS

 

☐ PPO Medical Plan

☐ Health Savings Account (HSA)

☐ Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

☐ Telehealth

☐ Dental Insurance

☐ Vision Insurance

☐ Group Term Life Insurance

☐ Accidental and Death Insurance (AD&D)

☐ Short-Term Disability Insurance

☐ Long-Term Disability Insurance

☐ Work/Life Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Bonus Opportunities & More

☐ Referral Bonus (hourly referral up to $1500; salary referral up to $2500)

☐ Life Planning Account (LPA) – reimbursement up to $400 yearly for qualifying expenses (ex: gym memberships, massages).

☐ 12% Discretionary Bonus based on 3 factors (individual goals, team goals, and company goals).

☐ 401(K) Retirement Plan

☐ Tuition Reimbursement