? Develop and execute a strategy to ensure an on-going operational excellence from the supply base, that delivers purchased parts in the requested volume, quality, timing, and at the best cost, all along the program life, including service parts
? Link & leverage current and new businesses, within all PBU/division counterparts & the category team
? Early communicate/negotiate with supplier Delphi’s expectations for quality, logistics, cost management, supplier suggestion program, lean manufacturing development
? Responsible for all the Direct Material related PO process
? Understand the commodity market price, technical innovation etc.
? Understand/Negotiate cost impact related to design change
? Follow all GSM related policy/procedure: DSPA, SPDP etc.
? Serve as the primary liaison between manufacturing and the supplier
? Support the plans, material cost reduction goals and buyer business plans.
? Manage GSM risk to avoid line shut down or project delay
