What are the responsibilities and job description for the Program Buyer position at Vibracoustic CV Air Springs?
Vibracoustic is part of the Freudenberg Group. The company ensures a smooth and quiet ride experience in every vehicle. We are driven by our purpose of adding comfort to mobility and providing the perfect solution for the NVH challenges of our automotive customers. As a leading supplier, Vibracoustic is the right place for open-minded, ambitious team-players with a hands-on mentality. Our innovative, safe and dynamic working atmosphere offers many opportunities for your personal growth and development in a global network. Want to join the team?
location_on South Haven, MI
Hybrid Work
trip_origin Vibracoustic USA Inc.
You support our team as
Program Buyer
Responsibilities
401K Match
Health Insurance
Vacation
Flexible Work Models
Paid Holidays
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The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
location_on South Haven, MI
Hybrid Work
trip_origin Vibracoustic USA Inc.
You support our team as
Program Buyer
Responsibilities
- Define single PO, Tool PO, Scheduling Agreements in ERP System.
- PO for prototypes, samples, serial and spare parts .
- Transfer projects after PPAP approval to Logistics and Supplier Quality
- RFQ processing.
- Analysis and evaluation of supplier quotations.
- Cost estimates.
- Selection of series suppliers together with Purchasing Manager / Commodity Manager based on Supplier Portfolio.
- Troubleshooting / Support of Logistics and SQA (Supplier Quality).
- Responsible for optimized product cost in close cooperation with development
- cost evaluation, value analysis, evaluation of alternative materials or production processes on product level.
- Evaluation of technical and commercial feasibility of products.
- Price negotiation on product level.
- Manage Key Saving Projects to archive BU material cost saving targets
- Compliance with Game Rules, signature directives and TBVC standards in Purchasing.
- University degree in technical/commercial or comparable field.
- Project Buyer automotive industry (min 1 year).
- Purchasing assistant in spare parts purchasing ( min 3 years).
- Technical know how in main commodities of Vibracoustic ( e.g. Compounds, stampings, aluminum die casting, tubes, extrusions …).
- Project Management skills in automotive industry.
- Quality management in automotive industry.
- Negotiation skills.
401K Match
Health Insurance
Vacation
Flexible Work Models
Paid Holidays
Click here to go directly to our career page. Drive your career!
The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
