FCA · 1 day ago
Serial Life Purchasing Program Manager
Auburn Hills, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expFCA is seeking a Serial Life Purchasing Program Manager to manage the Total Production Cost for specific vehicle programs. The role involves coordinating cross-functional teams and driving cost performance through various initiatives and strategies.
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Responsibilities
Manages / supports cost savings initiatives, resourcing, complexity reduction, monthly savings reporting in War Rooms, Traplines, Extensions, Capacity Studies, etc
Interfacing with both internal and external enterprise: Manufacturing, Purchasing, Engineering, Supply Base, and Supply Chain
Trapline Management: Evaluate, coordinate and control cost impacts for volume, mix and extensions for specific vehicle programs
Resourcing Cost / Optimization Strategy: Develop and implement low-cost solutions for supplier direct material costs
Sourcing Timing and Cost: Manage sourcing timelines, source package creation and cost targets
Cost Recovery: Investigate, decision and coordinate supplier cost recovery (CLS/CLD) due to supplier impacts
KPI Reporting: Own and manage the TPC metrics and feedback specific to a given vehicle program(s)
Support and manage the Purchasing input and cost roll up for Product / Industrial Governance Committees; actively lead governance communication for vehicle program
Supports Executive Report Outs and Program Reviews: Communicate actions and recommendations through War Rooms, Mid-term escalations, Governance, and SVP Leadership escalations for a given vehicle / scope
Coordinate / lead trapline and supply base activity, managing sourcing, tooling refurb and CN related activity
Investigate and decision supplier cost recoveries (e.g. certified line shortage / disruption charges)
Quick responses to cost and program timing for traplines and bulletins
Working closely with Commodity Purchasing teams, study, communicate and manage cost impact of program changes and product actions
Coordination and communication development to all levels of leadership and as well as external communication for program changes
Qualification
Required
Bachelor of Science degree in Business, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Finance, Marketing, Economics, International Business, Accounting, Entrepreneurship, Engineering, or equivalent from an AACSB accredited program; Other technical degrees with business background also considered
A minimum of 8 years of relevant purchasing experience or other disciplines that require significant negotiation/exposure to sourcing processes
Strong communication, presentation and commodity leadership skills
Well organized, self-motivated, with ownership mentality
Ability to support all aspects of the commercial relationship with the supply base and key internal stakeholders
Must be skilled at relationship building, cost analysis, negotiation (both internal and external), benchmarking, time management and presentations to all levels of management
Strong use of MS Office Suite/G Suite
Benefits
Comprehensive Health & Well-being Coverage
Generous Paid Time Off
Competitive Retirement Savings Plans
Income Protection & Insurance Options
Company Vehicle Lease Program
Family Building Benefit
Support for Your Growth and Giving Back
Tuition reimbursement
Student loan refinancing programs
18 paid volunteer hours each year to make a difference in your community
Company
FCA
FCA is one of the largest technology integrators in the field of fiber optic systems for building optical teletransmission networks.
51-200 employees
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