As a Purchasing Project Leader you will coordinate and manage direct material purchasing activities related to assigned projects.

This is temporary contract for around 20 months/maternity cover.

Your Role:

Coordinate and manage direct material purchasing activities related to assigned projects: BOM Costing responsibility (calculate and control the total cost of BOM), provide the best quotes and parts status data (Sourcing, PPAP, SA), when required, at the right quality, cost and lead-time, in accordance with Aptiv policies and SCM (Supply Chain Management) strategies.

Act as interface into the Aptiv Supply Chain Management Organization (SCM).

Drive all direct supplier/material cost related activities throughout all project phases.

Obtain initial quotes from suppliers and interact closely with Aptiv Category Organization to get target cost established

Support target price definition and supplier service level during project pursuit.

Coordinate with the stakeholders to ensure flawless program execution relative to supplier topics (e.g. SA, PPAP, Design change, Launch)

Identify new suppliers and new technology for innovative products.

Identify measures to meet/exceed material cost assumptions within project.

Secure activities relative to supplies and suppliers in accordance with Aptiv SCM rules.

Early involvement of SCM to Engineering activites

Ownership of project profitability

Assure compliance with local procedures and work instructions

Your Background:

Master’s Degree from commercial or/and technical university

Min. 3 years experience in Purchasing in engineering environment

Very good communication skills in English

High level of interpersonal skills to work effectively with others

Good skills in negotiation and communication

Your Benefits at Aptiv:

Private health care (Signal Iduna) and Life insurance for you and your beloved ones

Well-Being Program that includes regular webinars, workshops, and networking events

Hybrid work (47 days of remote work per year) and flexible working hours

Employee Pension Plan paid by the employer (you get + 3,5% on each gross salary.

Access to sports groups and Multisport card

Apply today, and together let’s change tomorrow!

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