DescriptionFor assigned program(s), this position will be the liaison between Project Development Team (PDT) and Supply Chain Management (SCM) for purchased components
- Manage purchasing activities within assigned product group and program(s) from pre-award up to and including Start of Production (SOP)
- Establish component sourcing strategy. Evaluate quotations, conduct negotiations and assure timely issuance of purchase orders.
- Ensure purchased BOM target and Tool budget fulfillment in cooperation with commodity teams
- Ensure sufficient capacity and tooling lifetime for new and carry over components
- Manage prototype, pre-series parts ordering and tracking
- Monitor supplier APQP and ensure timely PPAP completion of purchased components
- Ensure change requests are executed on time and within business case targets
- Actively participate in program reviews representing SCM and coordinate all relevant follow-up actions within SCM
- Travel to Inteva production site and supply base as needed/requested
Position Requirements Required:
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering or related area of study required; MBA preferred
- 5+ years of progressive experience in professional purchasing capacity (i.e. technical/commodity purchasing, purchasing project management, etc.) in the automotive industry
- Demonstrated knowledge of purchasing tools, negotiation methods, and business communication
- Working knowledge of automotive commodities, materials and processes (stampings, plastics, assembly etc.)
- Experience with APQP / PPAP and new program launch processes
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings/CAD data
- Customer focused mindset
- Driven, self-motivated
- Demonstrated analytical and fact-based approach to problem-solving
- Proven strong communication skills
Preferred:
- Closures, Interiors and Motors commodity experience
- Experience in project / program management
- Experience with major OEM (GM, Ford, Stellantis) processes and procedures
Education Requirement Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering or related area of study required; MBA preferred
Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time
Shift -not applicable-
Location Inteva Products, LLC - World Headquarters and Troy Technical Center
Req Number PUR-26-00022
Category Purchasing/PC&L/Supplier Quality
This position is currently accepting applications. 
