[Remote] Purchasing Manager - Program

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Lear Corporation is a leading company known for its groundbreaking technologies and commitment to collaboration and excellence. The Purchasing Manager is responsible for overseeing purchasing activities to ensure they align with program requirements, focusing on cost, timing, quality, and supply chain reliability.

Responsibilities

• Manage all relevant KPIs, such as component target pricing, supplier sourcing, tooling kick offs, PPAP, etc
• Owns the purchasing strategy for assigned programs
• Lead and mentor program buyers
• Ensure all sourced components meet financial objectives (piece price, tooling, investments)
• Lead cost reduction initiatives and track savings performance
• Supports VA/VE workshops and negotiation events
• Supports Commodity Buyers on engineering data collection and negotiations
• Ensure all contractual agreements are received and stored
• Ensures data management to meet program requirements and timelines

Skills

• Requires minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience
• BS/BA or equivalent experience
• Automotive experience
• Ability to effectively communicate with cross functional teams and external stakeholders
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong written communication and presentation skills
• Ability to work in a highly productive, constantly changing environment
• Strong ability to align with and influence others
• Process oriented and continuous improvement mindset
• Negotiating principles/skills
• High level integrity
• Priority setting and time management
• Action oriented/ produces results
• MBA
• Automotive cross-functional experience is recommended
• Previous SAP ERP experience

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