Job Description
The Direct Purchasing Buyer is responsible for managing the sourcing and purchasing activities for new and existing production parts. The role works closely with Project, Engineering, Supplier Quality and suppliers throughout the RFQ, supplier selection, development and industrialization stages.
The position also manages supplier performance during mass production and drives continuous improvement in quality, cost, delivery and commercial performance.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and execute sourcing strategies for new parts, including RFQ preparation, economic target setting and supplier evaluation.
- Ensure sourcing decisions comply with technical, industrial, project and purchasing requirements.
- Evaluate, select and nominate suppliers based on quality, cost, delivery, capability and risk.
- Lead commercial negotiations and finalize purchasing agreements and contracts with suppliers.
- Achieve purchasing economic...