Program Purchasing Buyer - STLA F Platform

The Program Purchasing Buyer is responsible for leading the activities and the sourcing functions for serial life programs. This position will support the Purchasing Program Manager (PPM) on purchasing responsibilities for the program and act as the liaison between purchasing and the cross functional teams including engineering, supplier quality, supply chain management, finance, VCE, manufacturing and suppliers. The Program Buyer ensures purchasing requirements and KPIs are met at each milestone by removing obstacles, aligning purchasing tasks with timelines, and prioritizing actions for execution and management support. The Program Buyer will also be responsible for coordinating and managing all the necessary cross functional activity required to perform Program Extension, Traplines, and managing the sourcing for serial-life programs.Activity description for this role includes:Interfacing with both internal and external enterprise: Manufacturing, Purchasing, Engineering, Supply Base, and Supply ChainTrapline Management: Evaluate, coordinate and control cost impacts for volume, mix and extensions for specific vehicle programsSourcing Timing and Cost: Manage sourcing timelines, source package creation and cost targetsSupport and manage the Purchasing input and cost roll up for Product / Industrial Governance Committees; actively lead governance communication for vehicle programLead and manage the Purchasing input required for product actions and buzz models during serial life.Willingness to travel (0-20%), primarily within North AmericaMain deliverables include but not limited to:Coordinate / lead trapline and supply base activity, managing sourcing, tooling refurb and CN related activityQuick responses to cost and program timing for traplines and bulletinsWorking closely with Commodity Purchasing teams, study, communicate and manage cost impact of program changes and product actionsCoordination and communication development to all levels of leadership and as well as external communication for program changesBasic Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Finance, Supply Chain Management, IT, or related fieldsMinimum 8 years of experience in purchasing or other disciplines that require significant negotiation and/or exposure to sourcing/project management processesAbility to demonstrate past results achievement and leadership skills while working in cross-functional teamsStrong written and verbal communication skillsStrong Excel skillsMust be comfortable interfacing with all levels of managementSelf-motivatedAbility to lead and take ownership of projectsAbility to adapt to urgent requestsPreferred Qualifications:MBA / Master's degreeCommodity Purchasing experiencePrevious Purchasing Program Management experienceGeneral knowledge of supplier cost structures and cost breakdown analysisBusiness case development skills