Buyer, Power Electronics

Lead sourcing execution across multiple vehicle programs for power electronics commodities, which may include DC-DC Converters, On-Board Chargers (OBC), Power Inverters, Battery Management Systems (BMS), Printed Circuit Board Assemblies (PCBAs), electronic assemblies, or related components. Own the end-to-end sourcing process, including supplier market assessments, RFIs/RFQs, supplier selection, commercial negotiations, and contract execution. Drive competitive cost performance through should-cost analysis, benchmarking, cost estimating, and fact-based negotiations to achieve program targets and identify ongoing cost reduction opportunities. Partner with engineering to understand product designs, bill of material (BOM) structures, manufacturing processes, and key cost drivers. Develop and execute commodity and supply base strategies, including sourcing plans, pricing, tooling, and capacity planning. Manage sourcing deliverables to ensure alignment with engineering milestones, vehicle program timing, and launch objectives. Collaborate with global cross-functional teams to proactively identify and mitigate commercial, supply, and capacity risks. Monitor supplier performance and drive continuous improvement across cost, quality, delivery, capacity, and technology Requirements Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Business, or a related field. 5+ years of experience in purchasing, strategic sourcing, supply chain, or a related commercial function within the automotive, electronics, or manufacturing industry. Experience leading supplier negotiations, commercial sourcing activities, cost analysis, and contract execution. Experience working cross-functionally with engineering and suppliers in a technical product development environment. Knowledge of power electronics or electronic components, including manufacturing processes, BOM structures, tooling investments, and key cost drivers. Strong analytical, negotiation, project management, and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities independently. Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders and supplier partners. Core Competencies Demonstrates expertise in strategic sourcing and supplier negotiations within the power electronics sector, with a strong focus on cost analysis, contract execution, and cross-functional collaboration. Proven ability to manage sourcing processes and drive continuous improvement in supplier performance and product development. Highest-signal resume keywords Strategic Sourcing Supplier Negotiations Cost Analysis Power Electronics Knowledge Project Management ATS Optimization Keywords Hard Skills Purchasing Contract Execution Should-Cost Analysis Benchmarking Cost Estimating Bill Of Material (BOM) Structures Manufacturing Processes Tooling Investments Supplier Market Assessments Commercial Negotiations Soft Skills Analytical Skills Problem-Solving Skills Communication Skills Influencing Skills Project Management Skills Certifications & Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Engineering Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management Bachelor's Degree in Business Industry Keywords Automotive Industry Electronics Industry Manufacturing Industry Power Electronics Electronic Components #J-18808-Ljbffr Jobtailor