Program Buyer 

Profile & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or Supply Chain, ideally with a specialization in Purchasing.
• 5+ years of experience in Engineering, ideally within the automotive or plastics industry.
• Willingness to redirect your career in Purchasing
• Experience in Purchasing is a +
• Strong knowledge of project management in an industrial environment.

Core Competencies

• Solid understanding of purchasing strategies and supplier management.
• Skilled in technical and commercial negotiations.
• Good knowledge of commercial law and contractual frameworks.
• Proficient in project management, including planning, risk control, and milestone follow‑up.
• Understanding of finance & cash management (costing, cash flow impact, budgeting).
• Knowledge in logistics (Consignment, VMI, Incoterms).
• Ability to manage crisis situations with a calm and solution‑oriented approach.
• Fluent in English (spoken & written).
• Excellent communication skills, leadership, and a strong team-player mindset.

Key Responsibilities

Purchasing Leadership

• Lead all purchasing activities related to the assigned program (excluding CAPEX).
• Own the Quality, Cost, and Timing (Q/C/T) performance of free‑sourced suppliers for the project.
• Drive the sourcing strategy in collaboration with the Lead Buyer.
• Manage the project purchasing budget, including both hours and financial resources.

Supplier & Project Management

• Manage and close purchase orders related to the project and ensure adherence to the payment schedule.
• Guarantee a flawless launch with suppliers, ensuring no-impact events at SOP.
• Ensure:
  • Gap-to-target follow‑up
  • On‑time PPAP
  • Tier‑2 supplier readiness
  • Accurate project hours tracking (status & forecast)
  • Contribution to cash‑in / cash‑out performance
  • Proper execution of work packages through OPTIMAP

What Makes This Role Exciting

• Be at the center of strategic supplier decisions.
• Drive purchasing performance in a fast-paced, innovative automotive environment.
• Work cross-functionally with engineering, quality, and program teams.
• Influence key program outcomes and supplier partnerships.