Program Buyer

Go further, faster and be #StrongerTogether! We are more successful together. This is why you have the opportunity to become a star in our team.

Our passion makes us a leading international development partner and supplier to the automotive industry as well as a pioneer for the mobility of the future. Our product portfolio addresses all crucial issues related to powertrain and air conditioning technology – both for e-mobility and vehicles with combustion engines. Today, more than 79,000 employees work on innovative products throughout 160 production locations and 16 major development centers. Our goal is to shape the mobility of tomorrow – let’s be #StrongerTogether. Join our team MAHLE.

Your Role & Responsibilities

• Lead of Purchasing activities for purchase components and material as a key member of the project core team within the Product Development Process (PDP). Regional or global responsibility as assigned.
• Work with Engineering at initial design concept to attain target cost
• Evaluate and assess supplier’s quotations to ensure commercial, technical and quality objectives are achieved. Evaluate and provide component costing based on program BOM
• Lead sourcing decision, in accordance to MAHLE Purchasing Procedures and work with commodity buyer (regional and global) to leverage best overall landed costs while ensuring suppliers are capable from a quality and technical perspective.
• Ensure purchased components meet all program milestones, track and coordinate progress between suppliers and development team
• Resolves supplier performance and commercial issues for the program.
• Communicate supplier risks to project team
• Effectively communicate with development team members throughout MAHLE facilities worldwide including the generation and presentation of project status updates to management
• Supports purchasing aspects of the supplier quality and cost reduction process.
• Perform related duties as assigned or as the situation dictates.
• Travel of up to 40% of your time to suppliers and manufacturing plants locally and internationally can be expected

Your Skills & Strengths

• Bachelors Degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering or Business Administration required
• 8+ years of experience in Purchasing or other Supply Chain related field in an automotive environment required
• Knowledge of quality and purchasing fundamentals including negotiation, financial cost analysis, and market analysis
• General technical understanding of mechanical refrigeration systems, automotive heating and air conditioning, and engine cooling.
• Ability to read blue prints and specifications
• General knowledge of different manufacturing processes including stamping and injection molding

In addition to work in a great team, we encourage you to reach your personal potential and through outstanding learning and development opportunities. Exciting assignments and personalized support for your career are available to you.