Project Buyer

In 2022, the technology group with its more than 72,000 employees, generated sales of around EUR 12 billion and with its 152 locations, including 12 major research and development centers, is represented in more than 30 countries. Come join our team at MAHLE #StrongerTogether- The Project Buyer is responsible for the development of new suppliers for eMotor components, and pursue opportunities with existing ones, while achieving purchasing related objectives & goals in regard to function, quality, cost and timeline at the respective milestones and quality gates within PDP.**Your Role & Responsibilities**:- Leads Purchasing activities for purchase components and material as a key member of the project core team within the Product Development Process (PDP). Regional and global as assigned.- Work with Engineering at initial design concept to assist with attaining target cost.- Inquire, evaluate, negotiate, and select suppliers based on the approved supplier panel; additionally new supplier development for new products is required, ensure MAHLE Specification, quality expectation and market competitiveness are achieved.- Conduct supplier evaluations and process audits for purchased components based on feasibility.- Schedules technical component reviews- Evaluate and assess supplier’s quotations to ensure commercial, technical, and quality requirements are achieved. Evaluate and provide component costing based on program BOM timing.- Lead sourcing decision committees, in accordance with MAHLE Purchasing Procedures and work with commodity buyer (regional and global) to leverage best overall landed costs.- Make presentations and prepare status updates for Management, following the PDP process.- In conjunction with Quality and Engineer create list of critical purchased components. Ensure completion of purchased component APQP.- In conjunction with Engineering, coordinate technical reviews with suppliers.- Communicate supplier risks to project team.**Your Skills & Strengths**:- B.A. or B.S in Supply Chain Management, Business or Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial).- Minimum of 3 years of automotive project purchasing required in an Automotive Manufacturing Tier 1 environment (cross-functional exposure preferred - technical and commercial experience).- Proficient in English, bilingual in Spanish preferred. Knowledge of German, Japanese or Slovene is a plus.- Preferred to include experience in purchasing of electric motor components and electronic control units.- Proficient in use of MS - Office, Internet, and office automation tools in general.- Strong communications skills, both oral and written. This includes strong persuasive skills, assertiveness, and ability to work under pressure, be analytical, proactive, and innovative.- Strong negotiation, financial cost analysis, market analysis, continuous improvement, problem solving, time and project management skills.- Ability to read blueprints and specifications required. Additional experience with electric diagrams and BOM for electronics is a plus.- Familiarity with Quality and Manufacturing tools such as S.P.C., Poka-yoke, Pareto, Cause-Effect Analysis.- Exposure or participation in VA/VE and lean activities- Knowledge of logistics, manufacturing processes, commodity markets and futures, and a strong understanding of component and product functionality are important assets.- Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the public.- Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standard and non-standard situations. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.- Availability to travel domestically and internationally at a minimum of 30% (up to 50% during launch phase), most regularly to plant and locations in Mexico.**Do you have any questions?**Facts about the job**Entry level**:- Experienced hires**Part- / Full-time**:- Full Time**Functional area**:- Purchasing**Department**:Services**Location**:Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, MX**Company**:MAHLE Shar.Serv. (MX)Your future at MAHLEAs a team player and someone who thinks ahead, you can deploy all your skills with us. In cooperation with colleagues from different countries and areas, you contribute in designing the mobility of the future. When selecting MAHLE, you choose trend-setting technologies and strategies. Are you interested in working with us and developing efficient and environmentally-friendly solutions, optimising existing products, and turning innovative ideas into reality? Then MAHLE is the right address for you.Shape the future with us.