Project Buyer

The Project Buyer will support airbag projects through the development process and serve as the Purchasing Interface to the Project Cross Functional Team. The Project Buyer will manage the supplier relationship in the project and ensure the achievement of cost and performance targets, as well as timing commitments.

What you’ll do:

• Developing an in-depth product and process knowledge base about responsible technologies and global supply base including thorough understanding of the entire value added chain and cost drivers through supplier workshops, plant visits, technical reviews, etc.

• Negotiating Component Engineering changes to avoid cost creep and improve project objectives.

• Executing all purchasing related activities of product/project development as assigned within the specified projects and within the requirements of the Autoliv Production Development System.

• Managing the requests for quotes received from the program team and obtaining or estimating costs with the Commodity Buyers.

• Protecting or enhancing company margins by coordinating lowest cost sourcing, maintaining, or improving material margins through launch, via cost reduction idea generation and implementation.

• Leading Feasibility Reviews and Contract Reviews prior to tool kick off

• Placing purchase orders needed to support new product development.

• Procuring all pre-production production and prototype components through SOP

• Maintain accurate costed bill of material and tooling cost through change management from phase zero through SOP

What is required:

• Degree with Supply Chain Management, Business, Materials, or technical educational background.

• 4+ Years Of Experience in Purchasing and similar roles.

• Advanced English skills are a must

What’s in it for you:

•Attractive compensation package

•Flexible Options (schedule, remote work)

•Recognition awards, company events, family events, university discount options and many more perks.

•Gender Pay Equality

Autoliv is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Autoliv does not discriminate in any aspect of employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, gender, sexual orientation, gender identify and/or expression, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local employment discrimination laws where Autoliv does business.