Project Buyer

Project Buyer The Project Buyer will support steering wheel 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. Supporting cross functional team initiatives around lead time reduction, cost improvements and supply vulnerability improvements. 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: • English speaking and writing skills • 4-year degree with Supply Chain Management, Business, Materials, or technical educational background. • Project and/or Commodity Purchasing experience at a Tier One Automotive Supplier. • Travel is 10 – 20 %. • Willingness to support global projects at times. 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.