PROGRAM BUYER

PROGRAM PURCHASING BUYER * Negotiate supplier frame contracts, define sourcing concept and realize sourcing activities incl. but not limited to sending RfQs, negotiating and nominating suppliers for tools and components within the material group (new projects, lifetime extensions, change management, etc.) * Analyze the suppliers in order to identify opportunities for improvement and derive corresponding qualification measures, involving internal organizational units, in order to optimize the process chain between the supplier and Forvia Hella. * Own and analyze all company projections and supplier bandwidth to achieve production goals * Process company PO’s and successfully negotiate contract terms. * Participate in the transfer of responsibility from Operative Purchasing to Strategic Purchasing * Collaborated closely with Logistics teams to manage deliveries, resolve EDI-related issues, and coordinate Schedule Agreements to ensure supply continuity and operational efficiency. * Actively work to find outside of the box solutions * Achieve all required assigned project milestones * Forge meaningful relationships with internal and external stakeholders.