For 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
