Project Buyer at Careerbuilder in Troy, Michigan

Job Description:

Together, we move the world-we've been doing it for over 100 years. At MAHLE, as a leading international development partner and systems supplier to the automotive industry, we pursue the objective of making mobility more efficient, more environmentally friendly, more convenient, and more economical. As part of our dual strategy, we are working both on the intelligent combustion engine for the use of hydrogen and other nonfossil fuels and on technologies for fuel cells and e-mobility.


With more than 77,000 employees, MAHLE generated sales of approximately EUR 12.0 billion in 2019 and is represented in over 30 countries with 160 locations, including 16 major research and development centers. Join our MAHLE team! #StrongerTogether



Your Role & Responsibilities

• Lead of Purchasing activities for purchase components and material as a key member of the project core team within the Product Development Process (PDP). Regional or global responsibility as assigned.


• Work with Engineering at initial design concept to attain target cost


• Evaluate and assess supplier's quotations to ensure commercial, technical and quality objectives are achieved. Evaluate and provide component costing based on program BOM timing


• Schedule technical component reviews


• Lead sourcing decision, in accordance to MAHLE Purchasing Procedures and work with commodity buyer (regional and global) to leverage best overall landed costs


• Ensure purchased components meet all program milestones, track and coordinate progress between suppliers and development team


• Communicate supplier risks to project team


• Effectively communicate with development team members throughout MAHLE Behr facilities worldwide including the generation and presentation of project status updates to management

Your Skills & Strengths

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering or Business Administration


• 3+ years of experience in Purchasing or other Supply Chain related field in an automotive environment (cross-functional exposure preferred)


• Specialized skills in negotiation, financial cost analysis and market analysis Ability to read blue prints and specifications required


• Strong time and project management, problem solving and continuous improvement skills


• Knowledge of manufacturing processes (stamping, injection molding, casting)


• Focus on deadlines and target objectives


• Strong team player, ability to coordinate cross-functional teams


• Excellent communication skills

In addition to work in a great team, we encourage you to reach your personal potential and through outstanding learning and development opportunities. Exciting assignments and personalized support for your career are available to you.


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