Program Buyer (m/f/d)

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Lear, a global automotive technology leader in Seating and E-Systems, enables superior in-vehicle experiences for consumers around the world. Lear’s diverse team of talented employees in 38 countries is driven by a commitment to innovation, operational excellence, and sustainability. Lear is Making every drive better™ by providing the technology for safer, smarter, and more comfortable journeys. Lear, headquartered in Southfield, Michigan, serves every major automaker in the world. Further information about Lear is available at lear.com or on Twitter @LearCorporation.

The Program Buyer coordinates the communication and documentation flow between the regional Program and Engineering team and the European Commodity Purchasing team.

Main responsibilities: 

• Compile the standard Request for Quotation (RFQ) package according to the program requirements and forward to the responsible Commodity Buyer
• Setup and maintain sourcing calendar
• Compile and present purchasing status in Management Gateway Reviews (MGR)
• Compile and review costed Bill of Material (BOM), compare status to target
• Manage the information flow between Engineering / Program / Sales / Commodity Purchasing/ Suppliers: timely drawing releases, engineering data, commercial program information
• Support local plants in supplier-related issues (deliveries, commercial, etc.)
• Responsible for program related reports, purchasing data maintenance in project management system, participation in program review meetings
• Support initial sourcing/resourcing process and contract negotiations by providing program-related information
• Support supplier development on PPAP issues
• Initiate cost savings ideas; take purchasing lead on program related cost save ideas, initiate and participate in lean assessment activities in the program, work with plant logistics to optimize freight and packaging issues

Expectations:

• 2+ years of purchasing or similar experience
• Strong MS Office skills
• Fluent in English (second European language is a plus)
• Degree in business, engineering, or equivalent experience

Key Attributes

• Proactive, organized, and flexible
• Strong communicator and team player
• Able to handle pressure and meet deadlines
• Projects management skills

We offer:

• Employment in one of the leading automotive company, for 28 years on the Polish market.
• Development: 68% of our managers have been promoted internally.
• Working environment that values diversity: 48% of our specialists and management are women.
• Opportunity to participate in community support activities (CSR).

• Additional benefits: medical care, group insurance, sport card, subsidized meals served in the company canteen.