Electronics Buyer

DescriptionHanon Systems, a global supplier of innovative automotive thermal and energy management solutions, is seeking a Electronics Buyer. This candidate is responsible for managing and delivering Americas’ Purchasing related activities and deliverables for all new business pursuits, forward model programs, and current model programs. This includes ensuring the successful launch of all forward model programs by delivering those programs on time and at/below budget.Purchasing Experienced (automotive preferred, electronics preferred)Primary Responsibilities:Lead purchasing interaction with program teams for regional and/or global programs and pursuitsDevelop, update, and maintain costed Bills Of Material (CBOM)Ensure financial commitments are met by the launchDevelop, maintain, and drive implementation of cost roadmaps, as requiredConsolidate and analyze regional CBOMs for global programs/pursuits and identify potential global sourcing opportunitiesEnsure that all major timing deliverables are achieved, including but not limited to supplier sourcing, tooling kick-off, part development, validation, and PPAPManage change control, including RFQ, cost, timing, and implementationManage all Program Purchasing deliverables, including Gate Reviews and Launch Readiness ReviewsCoordinate program cancellation and obsolescence cost recovery, as requiredSourcing selectionConduct supplier benchmarking exercises and commercial analysesSend RFQ's to preferred suppliers based on Commodity StrategyConduct analysis on supplier quotes based on pricing, quality, delivery, and commercial ratings, including completion of Initial Sourcing RationaleNegotiate and issue sourcing contracts with suppliersParticipate in Commodity Strategy developmentSupplier relationship managementProductivity negotiationsDeliver costed BOM inputs for new business pursuits (piece price, vendor tooling, timing, etc.)Lead/support Supplier Business Reviews with preferred suppliers as defined by Commodity StrategyAct as the Purchasing single point of contact for commercial issuesManage Risk Mitigation process, including maintaining list of open Purchasing issues (RIO’s)Support sourcing board meetings and program/phase reviews with cross-functional team to deliver cost and timing targets, as requiredSupport Capacity Study confirmations with suppliers, as requiredEducation:BS in Business, Supply Chain, or Engineering