Project Buyer (13106) ****VW. Two letters. Endless opportunities. A

bright future. ** ** **** ****The Volkswagen Group is one of the world's largest producers of passenger cars and Europe's largest automaker and is on the road to number one. Come join our team and you could be part of that ride. For our employees, Volkswagen stands for more than just efficient and sustainable products - its an expression of who they are and how they move through life. Become a part of the Volkswagen of America experience and work with people who are passionate, innovative, enthusiastic, and high performing team players. Everyone deserves a better car and everyone deserves a better company - its a Volkswagen thing. **** ******** ** ** Role Summary The Project Purchasing Specialist is responsible for the implementation and reporting of his/her parts packages starting from the handover of the nominated supplier until three months after the start of production (SOP), within the defined cost, invest, and timing targets defined by management. The Project Buyer plays a central role in bringing new vehicle projects from concept into production. The Project Buyer works internally with the Commodity Purchasing colleagues, and across the Volkswagen organization with R&D, Quality Assurance, Logistics, Manufacturing, as well as international locations and management groups collaborating on global projects. Collaboration with the Forward Sourcing team to ensure familiarity with parts being sourced and supplier strategies. Commercial and timing responsibility for assigned parts and suppliers between nomination and start of vehicle production (SOP). Negotiation of technical changes with supplier, including tooling cost, piece price and timing, to meet commercial and delivery objectives. Managing and reporting timing for part development and off-tool sample delivery in support of pre-series builds. Anticipation and resolution of issues that can jeopardize a flawless launch. Monitoring and reporting of tooling and supplier manufacturing site readiness to ensure a suppliers capability to meet the pre-series build events and SOP. Maintenance of purchase orders, timing and part history using VW-internal systems. The ideal candidate is a hybrid of technician, negotiator, program manager and problem solver. ** ** Role Responsibilities General:

• Assure process consistency with VWGoA and relevant K-BN Group requirements * Representation of Purchasing in internal meetings, presentations and Pilot Halls * Conclude commercial negotiations with suppliers from hand off through SOP +3 * Timely and accurate maintenance of Purchasing systems and databases (TEVON, EBON etc.) * Resolution of Purchasing-related problems with other functions within VWGoA and VW Group companies, thorough purchasing processes and procedures * Performs other Purchasing tasks as required Commercial: * Tracking and reporting of each assigned parts cost history until SOP+3 (piece price, invest, LTCs) * Negotiate, present and implement engineering changes (AEKO, KV-AEKO) for piece price and invest * Timely and Accurate issuance of Purchasing contracts, amendments, and kickoffs * Representation of assigned parts in the AEKO-Runde Project Management: * Reporting of parts status during all milestones of the PEP process * Regular interfacing with Purchasing colleagues in Wolfsburg, Chattanooga, and Puebla * Proactive identification and resolution of problems related to assigned parts / suppliers * Evaluation, preparation and presentation of various business case scenarios * Agreement, communication, and tracking of deliverables from internal customers (R&D, Finance, K-BS) #LI-RA1 Required * 3 5 years of experience in automotive industry or related field * Experience with manufacturing processes, tools and technologies
• Experience analyzing cost breakdowns, cost drivers, supplier offers * Demonstrated negotiating experience: piece price, tooling and timing with external suppliers for assigned packages * Ability to work independently without direct supervision * Proficiency in MS Word, PowerPoint,MS Outlook, and Excel * Ability to manage multiple and changing priorities in a high-pressure environment * Effective communication with internal customers and with outside vendors/suppliers
• Strong verbal and written communication and presentation skills * Manages more complex work packages and workload * Assists in the training of new employees ** ** Desired * MBA or foreign studies experience * German language capability * Persuasive and persistent * Self-motivated with ability to work independently * Ability to work effectively as a member of a team * Timely completion of processes * Dependable execution of recurring tasks * Experience in handling multi-million dollar projects from a Procurement prospective * Negotiation experience at an OEM or Tier 1 #LI-RA1 **Primary Location: **United States-Tennessee-Chattanooga **Work Locations: ** **Organization: **Volkswagen Group of America Inc.