Advanced Project Buyer

Logistics, Sales & Operations · Supply Chain & Transport · Procurement

In short

Autoliv seeks an Advanced Project Buyer for their Romania Brasov Service Center. This hybrid, full-time role involves managing supplier capacity, negotiating costs, and ensuring purchasing deliverables for projects, with a strong focus on automotive industry experience and communication skills.

Responsibilities

Ensures production capacity at suppliers for all parts under responsibility, ordering necessary equipment in a timely manner.
Analyzes global data quarterly to make proper decisions for equipment acquisition.
Uses historical data and multiple sources of information to improve or extend forecast visibility.
Aligns with global strategies of Product Area teams before launch.
Negotiates equipment cost to limit investments and align with the budget.
Drives/orders changes at suppliers requested by internal or external customers to improve robustness or reduce costs.
Ensures implementation of additional capacity before risk identified through forecast analysis and escalates bottlenecks.
Maintains strong connection with suppliers for good planning and coordination.
Responsible for Autoliv Sourcing and Purchasing Process (ASPP).
Responsible for Purchasing deliverables in AS7 projects, including feasibility discussions, sourcing, Purchase Orders, and PPAP submission.
Performs Sourcing Process (AS57) within project targets (Quality, Cost, Time) and Commodity strategy.
Ensures PPAP package delivery in time.
Strives for Purchasing KPIs fulfillment.
Seeks VEVA opportunities/cost improvement within projects or current production.
Promotes and searches for standardization, process improvements, and innovation.
Represents business interests of both ALV and suppliers.
Builds partnership and maintains a collaborative relationship within the organization and with suppliers.
Active member in project cross-functional teams.

Requirements

Technical University Degree (preferable)
Advanced communication skills in English
Flexible and adaptable
Purchasing experience in Automotive industry (preferable)
Analytical thinking
Persuasion and coordination skills
Good interpersonal and negotiation skills
Team works oriented & embraces cultural diversity
Organized, agile, committed & motivated person
Able to handle pressure and meet critical deadlines

Benefits

Challenging and rewarding opportunities in an international work environment.
Commitment to develop people’s skills, knowledge and creative potential.
Training and development programs emphasizing technical competency, leadership development and business management skill.

Skills

English

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About Autoliv

Autoliv, Inc. is the worldwide leader in automotive safety systems. We develop, manufacture and market protective systems, such as airbags, seatbelts, steering wheels and pedestrian protection systems for all major automotive manufacturers in the world. Our products save 37,000 lives and prevent 450,000 injuries each year. Our ~65,000 employees in 25 countries are passionate about our vision of Saving More Lives and quality is at the heart of everything we do. We have 13 technical centers, with 20 test tracks. In the world of automotive occupant safety, we were the first to introduce the two-…

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