Procurement Product Line Manager

Join Our Team as a Procurement Product Line Manager (PPLM)!

Our dynamic team directs program launch and product life cycle maintenance processes for the procurement department. This includes developing procurement project plans for new product launches, cost-down projects, and ongoing program support throughout the lifetime of programs.

This role provides a unique opportunity for individuals with a background in procurement, project management and supply chain to contribute to the success of a global company in the automotive industry. Join us in driving excellence in procurement and program management!

Procurement Product Line Manager (PPLM) supports product programs within a specific Stoneridge Business Unit. The PPLM directs program launch and product life cycle maintenance processes for the procurement department.  This is accomplished through the development of procurement project plans for new product launches, cost-down projects, escalation/resourcing projects and ongoing program support during lifetime of programs (maintenance of project data, tracking of new parts etc.).  The PPLM is the main stakeholder interface into and out of the procurement team towards Product line Manager and Project Management and they are responsible for monitoring executing of sourcing decisions and contracts created.

 

PRINCIPLE RESPONSIBILITIES:


• Lead Material Cost Improvement (MCIP) workshops with the Product Line team to reduce BOM cost for new and ongoing programs.
• Attain Quality, Volume and cost business case requirements of the product line
• Responsible for generating A3s presentations for awarded programs and future launches.
• Track and report program status at multiple internal gates and external customer meetings, related to raw material.
• Effectively introduce and direct work within the procurement team to support project objectives - timing, quality, and financials
• M%S monitoring for all new and existing programs vs Target and Sales price


• Manage Key Flawless Launch Metrics (PPAP, capacity, M%S, etc)


• Ensure all projects are flawlessly launched and risk mitigation actions are tracked to completion
• Manage material risk activities and escalate issues as required


• Lead procurement communication within the product line team (Product Line Management, Engineering, Commercial Management, Project Management and Operations Management)
• Maintain a product line procurement roadmap to support:

• Increases in product line profitability and achieve minimum targets
• Identification and execution of commodity strategy within the assigned product lines - consolidation and right sourcing
• Identification and execution of VA/VE improvement projects within the assigned product lines
• Product forecast (Long Range Plans)


• Ensure project execution aligns with commodity strategies

 

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE:


• Strong interpersonal & collaboration skills to work effectively with all levels of the organization
• Previous leadership experience within Project/Program Management, Product Line Purchasing Manager
• Demonstrated ability to adapt and learn continuously, clearly establish expectations and hold others accountable for achieving results
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with a strong ability to work with a team
• Minimum 5 years of experience related to new program launches, material cost improvements, supplier negotiations/development activities
• Bachelor’s degree minimum: Engineering (electrical, mechanical), Business Management, Supply Chain Management or Finance degrees preferred
• 3 to 5 years of negotiation, project management and/or buying experience in manufacturing environment; preferably in automotive or electronics industries
• Working experience in a global company is preferred
• Experience in new program launch support activities, preferred
• Good experience in international procurement practices
• Experience with IATF16949 quality standards; quality techniques, preferred
• Positive and team oriented
• Strong verbal and writing skills in English

 

We offer
The office is very strategical located in Frösunda, nearby Mall of Scandinavia, with great communications and restaurants. We are about 150 employees in the office and we are all proud of our business culture characterized by a strong customer orientation, where we act with integrity and a team spirit where we all help and care about each other.
• Flexible, creative and exciting international work
• Opportunity to grow both professionally and personally
• Modern working conditions in our facilities in Solna
• Sport opportunities as floorball, tennis and badminton and wellness grant
• Travel opportunities and global expatriate possibilities
• Education and trainings

About us
Stoneridge, Inc. is an independent designer and manufacturer of highly engineered electrical and electronic components, modules and systems for the automotive, medium and heavy-duty truck, agricultural and off-highway vehicle markets. The Company conducts its business in three segments: Electronics, Control Devices and PST. The core products of the Electronics segment include vehicle electrical power and distribution systems, and electronic instrumentation and information display products. The core products of the Control Devices segment include electronic and electrical switch products, control actuation devices and sensors. The PST segment is engaged in the design, manufacture and sale of in-vehicle audio and video devices, electronic vehicle security alarms, convenience accessories, vehicle tracking devices and monitoring services primarily for the automotive and motorcycle industry. The Company operated in 25 locations in 12 countries. We are proud to supply products and systems to the majority of the most well-known Vehicle producers like Volvo, Scania, Daimler, MAN, Ford. Stoneridge Inc. has about 4500 employees worldwide and has a turnover of approximately 800 million USD.