Program Purchasing Supervisor
VN, 187100
- Prepare RFQs for all new parts and for parts undergoing engineering change.
- Analyze bids received and select the best source for newly engineered parts.
- Long Term Agreement contract development and execution to secure the most favorable terms and conditions for Lear.
- Receive and analyze engineering drawings, and determine which suppliers are best suited for inclusion on the formal request for quotation (RFQ).
- Participate as the Purchasing Department representative on all new projects that require the oversight and leadership of a formal Project Management team.
- Prototype ordering and expediting for all new parts.
- Engineering Change Notification (ECN) co-ordination
- Managing the business relationship with all assigned suppliers including the implementation of the continuous improvement philosophy in the areas of quality and delivery.
- Placing production tooling and blanket orders, and spot buys when necessary.
- Tracking, updating and maintaining supplier-tooling records, production pricing, estimated annual usage information, and blanket orders.
- Continuous cost reduction activities with all suppliers using value analysis, cost driver analysis, cost structure analysis, negotiation and the competitive bid process.
- Establishing new sources of supply, while consolidating the existing base when practical and possible.