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Administer trim RFCs. Solicit and obtain component supplier
estimates and quotes for proposed engineering changes. Analyze piece cost and
tool cost variances. Challenge supplier responses and negotiate pricing with
suppliers where necessary. Report results to program teams.
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Administer trim PCNs. Communicate authorization to suppliers,
resolve any resulting pricing concerns, and update capacity. Issue pricing
transmittal to JIT plant(s).
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Maintain supplier-tooling records – including die board layouts –
for cost analysis reference purposes. Develop and utilize a working knowledge of
trim material and processing cost drivers.
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Report Purchasing issues, requirements, obstacles, cost status,
supplier capacity, and Product Development Process deliverables to assigned
program teams.
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Track price level, and design level of all components for
assigned programs.
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Drive piece cost reductions for all assigned trim components.
Collaborate with Core Purchasing where appropriate.
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Take appropriate measures to prevent open commercial issues with
component suppliers; anticipate, identify, and lead resolution of commercial
issues which arise.
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Address supplier issues raised by seat-complete JIT plant
personnel; support Supplier Quality personnel in the resolution of component
quality issues and overall continuous improvement of supplier performance.
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Administer special initiatives related to all program component
suppliers.
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Minimum 3 years of
experience in a purchasing or estimating position (automotive trim experience
preferred). |
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Bachelors degree (or
Bachelors equivalency) in Business Administration or related field from an
accredited institution; or equivalent combination of education and experience. |
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Communicates
effectively in a team environment. |
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Proficient with
spreadsheet and word processing software; can effectively use existing
spreadsheet-based departmental tools and develop customized tools for specific
tasks and analyses. |
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Strong quantitative
analysis skills with fundamental understanding of material, labor, and burden
structures and cost drivers. |
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Ability to relate
component engineering changes and volume changes to their affect on supplier
manufacturing processes; able to determine resulting cost impacts. |
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Must be able to
effectively plan and prioritize work to balance competing demands for time.
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Must be able to
organize records related to numerous part numbers and engineering change
requests. |
