What are the responsibilities and job description for the Buyer position at TITANX ENGINE COOLING?
Brief Job Description
· Lead the category with end-to-end ownership of the commodities with primary responsibility to identify company needs, and suitably design and execute sourcing strategies.
· Develop supplier partnerships to align with the category strategy and drive supplier performance excellence. Own the relationship and work closely with the suppliers, right from development till productionization of parts, which may include co-design and co-development of parts, as needed
· Secure supplier selection which brings in process and execution technologies that align with the organization’s product and technology roadmaps.
· Constantly engage with suppliers to identify and develop process methods and work with R&D to incorporate them into our product plans
· Work closely with R&D team of JV partner during the design and development phase
· Establish Cost improvement glide paths for category parts. Design and execute VA/VE projects to drive YOY cost savings and improved service levels from suppliers.
Skills required
· Good background in purchasing & Strategic Sourcing
· Good knowledge of part development process including APQP / PPAP process
· Have excellent analytical & negotiation skills
· Have an ability to work effectively in cross functional & Cross cultural teams
Qualifications:
· Bachelor’s degree in engineering is preferable
· 5 to 8 years of relevant functional experience
· Experience in Automobile ancillary.
Travel:Travel to supplier locations, as required
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $70,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $70,000 - $80,000