Purchasing Program Manager

HITACHI ASTEMO AMERICAS, INC.

Job Title : Program Manager

Position Summary :

Plans and manages activities of designated project(s) of components and suppliers to ensure key activities are accomplished within a prescribed time frame and within cost parameters.

This individual is the program manager of a given project(s) supply base and responsible for purchasing and suppliers success, removing roadblocks, and recovering from issues if they arise.

Job Responsibilities :

• Represent the project with selected suppliers.
• Within the scope of their position, manage and track purchasing open issues. Drive open issues to closure to complete PPAP validation.
• Plan program purchasing activities and develop component timing schedules that meet program objectives.
• Ensure the delivery of components on time, within specifications, and within cost targets.
• Travel to supplier locations supporting product development throughout with periodic travel to company manufacturing facilities (domestic and international).
• Develop program status reports and report status to management.
• Coordinate technical reviews with suppliers and manage suppliers risk assessment.
• Maintain the purchased Bill of Materials.
• Coordinate APQP activities for supplier management.
• Manage assigned program’s supplier readiness to product launch phases including control of tooling development and commercial impact of component design changes.
• Develop and implement proposals aimed at reduction of component cost.
• Directly support project teams for purchasing (engineering, quality, sales, etc.)

Qualifications :

Knowledge skills and abilities :

• Excellent analytical and communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Project
• High level of customer interface experience
• Ability to work independently with minimal direction
• Well organized, detail oriented

Education : Possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Project / Program Management. Program Management Certification a plus.

Experience : 2 - 7 years industry experience in a program management, purchasing or related field.

Job level determined by various factors such as organization size, responsibility, career stage, and capabilities.

Supervisory Responsibilities : N / A

Working conditions :

Physical Demands : Required to sit or stand for long periods of time. The employee may occasionally lift and / or move up to 25 pounds.

Have ability to work 40 60 hours per week.

Travel : Domestic and some international travel up 25% may be required.

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)-Females / Minorities / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities

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