Senior Application Buyer Europe

Representing GSCM in the program launch team and providing business unit support during program launch, secure competitive bids for new sourcing nomination based on defined bidder lists, new product launch coordination, leading early supplier involvement, value analysis/value engineering, and leading supplier, launch coordination with local manufacturing sites in alignment with global commodity strategies.

• securing comp bids, estimating price comparison forms to determine costs for projects; New, Current and Projects in costing phase.
• leading supplier selection meeting in alignment with global purchasing commodity strategies and new product performance requirements.
• coordinating supplier new product introductions in support of product launches, risk & manufacturability reviews. Providing active representation on the project teams until SOP + 90 days.
• coordinating early supplier involvement with product and manufacturing teams / ECM filtration and delegation.
• supporting improvement of supplier launch procedures to minimize inventory obsolescence and support lean manufacturing needs in alignment with operational expectations.
• Liaising to business units, as required.

• minimum 2 years manufacturing related experience. Minimum 3 years prior purchasing experience required – CVS Purchasing experience would be an advantage.
• Bachelor / Master Degree or equivalent in a related Business or Technical discipline in a related business.
• fluency in German & English, both written and speech essential.
• Program Management skills/ability with excellent analytical ability.
• strong team player with demonstrated ability to work effectively on cross-functional teams.
• good communication skills, verbal and written.
• the ability to travel, as required to support launch phases.
• familiar with a range of materials and processes; e.g., steel, stamping, forging, machining, casting, cold heading, rubber and plastic.