Project Buyer - Farmington Hills, MII

03_Professionals (commercial) BU2 Thermal and Fluid Systems Together, we move the world-we've been doing it for over 100 years. At MAHLE, as a leading international development partner and systems supplier to the automotive industry, we pursue the objective of making mobility more efficient, more environmentally friendly, more convenient, and more economical. As part of our dual strategy, we are working both on the intelligent combustion engine for the use of hydrogen and other nonfossil fuels and on technologies for fuel cells and e-mobility. #weshapefuturemobility Job Location - Farmington Hills, MII Your Contribution: Prepare RFQ, evaluate and assess supplier's quotations to ensure commercial, technical and quality objectives are achieved. Evaluate and provide component costing based on program BOM timing during acquisition. Schedule technical component reviews. Lead sourcing decisions, in accordance with MAHLE Purchasing Procedures and work with commodity buyers (regional and global) to leverage best overall landed costs. Ensure purchased components meet all program milestones, track and coordinate progress between suppliers and development team. 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. Your Experience & Qualifications: Bilingual (english/japanese) is an advantage. Hands on experience using Excel is a must. 2+ years of experience within negotiation and project management is a must. Detailed knowledge of markets of the electronic commodity is preferred. Understanding and use of cost drivers and market dynamics in the electronic commodity is a must. Can communicate effectively on technical topics and can understand technical drawings is a must. Tier 1 Automotive industry experience preferable but not required. Our Offer: We will provide a collaborative environment working on exciting assignments, along with ongoing personal & career development opportunities. We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every single requirement. You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles! #DiversityMatters with our inclusive culture, we welcome applications from all social, religious & ethnical backgrounds, disabilities both mental and physical, identities (gender) and neurodivergent people. Do you have any questions? View email address on click.appcast.io US Facts about the job Benefits: Entry level: Experienced hires Part- / Full-time: Full Time Functional area: Purchasing Department: BU2 Thermal and Fluid Systems Location: Troy, MI, US, 48083 Company: MTFS (US) Closing date for applications Your future at MAHLE As 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. Nearest Major Market: Troy Nearest Secondary Market: Detroit #J-18808-Ljbffr