Buyer - #259595

Alps Alpine, a leading manufacturer of electronic components and automotive infotainment systems, has brought the world numerous “First 1” and “Number 1” products since its founding in 1948. The Alps Alpine Group currently operates 110 bases in 26 countries and regions, supplying roughly 40,000 different products and solutions to around 2,000 companies worldwide. Those offerings include devices such as switches, sensors, data communication modules, touch input panels, actuators and power inductors; electronic shifters, remote keyless entry systems and other automotive units; consumer electronics like car navigation and audio-visual systems; and systems and services such as digital keys based on smartphone app and blockchain technology, and remote monitoring.

Essential Functions

• Research, identify, evaluate, and potential suppliers based on commodity and production
  
  

requirements.

• Manage and understand new programs launching to determine what activities need to take place,
  
  

meet customer deadlines, order components, and prioritize events. Provide weekly updates for all

programs to the Project Leader and/or Responsible Party. Identify long lead time components and mitigate

risks from New Program Launch (events and ramp-up).

• As needed, quote, negotiate, analyze, and decide on business awards for new components for new
  
  

programs. For Global Supplier, communicate and align with HQ strategies for New Launches and

QCD.

• When required, review the Bill of Materials (BOM) and drawings and ensure that the BOM quantity is assigned
  
  

to each component is realistic to meet project needs.

• Understand and follow up on End of Life (EOL)/Product Change Notice (PCN) components and align
  
  

with HQ plan for part replacement or Last Time Buy (LTB). Facilitate information to the Engineering team.

• Negotiate and implement Inventory Management Improvement activities – Vendor Managed Inventory
  
  

(VMI) When possible.

• Monitor, analyze, and report Cost Negotiation achievements every month.
• Register, maintain, and update parts and supplier information in an electronic database (SAP).
• Negotiate quality, cost, and delivery (QCD) to meet company requirements.
• Analyze each supplier's financial status/condition, including cost analysis, cost reduction analysis,
  
  

history of spending, and cost reduction per supplier.

• Implement purchase contracts and Terms and Conditions (T&C) that comply with company policy and
  
  

government regulations.

• Coordinates all activities related to the procurement of assigned commodities through localization.
• Provide support to the SQDE team to create a supplier roadmap and scorecard.
• Support (preparation and/or on-site) VA/VE, Value Stream Mapping activities to contribute to
  
  

Material Ratio Goals.

• Participate in meetings to evaluate Supplier Performance and Business Awards.
• Support purchasing functions and escalations at the manufacturing plant level to ensure attainment
  
  

of daily production goals as needed.

• Address and lead commercial escalations with the vendor.
• Effective project management that includes identification of key activities, milestones, and events
  
  

Requirements, Engineering Drawings, Specifications, And Responsibilities.

• In partnership with plant purchasing, the achievement of the material cost ratio through controlling freight
  
  

cost, scrap, and vendor pricing.

• Participate in weekly financial meetings and support resolving invoice and payment discrepancies.
• Support business requests on procurement activities, as required.
• Provide support toward the certification and ensure compliance with the customer's required quality
  
  

management systems (TISAX, TS16949, IATF, etc.)

• Positions that fall under the functions of Product Development, Legal, HR, IT, and Executive
  
  

Management is required to exercise a higher level of confidentiality and discretion in handling

information that the positions have access to.

Qualifications

• EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE AND/OR TRAINING
• A high school diploma is required. A bachelor's degree in supply chain management, Business
  
  

Administration, Engineering, or a related field is preferred. Equivalent experience, training, and

Education may be considered instead of a degree.

• Up to three years of experience in supply chain. Preferred in Purchasing or procurement.
  
  

Automotive Industry Experience Strongly Preferred.

• Negotiation and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Knowledge in using SAP/ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and Microsoft Office Suite (especially
  
  

Excel) preferred.

• Knowledge of automotive industry quality standards (e.g., IATF 16949) and manufacturing
  
  

processes.

• APICS or ISM certifications are a plus.
• LICENSES OR CERTIFICATIONS
• Valid U.S. driver’s license required
• Valid documents for international travel