Position Summary:

The role supports as primary Purchasing focal point for all Design Change (DC) activities, coordinating Purchasing-related actions and ensuring changes are evaluated and completed within established timelines. Responsibilities include representing Purchasing in CRB meetings, preparing and presenting DC-related topics, identifying and implementing cost-saving opportunities, and coordinating with Configuration Management to resolve DC-related issues. The position also partners closely with Engineering during the preliminary phase prior to DC creation and is responsible for monitoring, managing, and reporting KPIs associated with Purchasing-managed changes.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following; other duties may be assigned:

Design Change evaluation

• Pre-check of all Purchasing relevant DC´s in terms of 
• Quality of DC´s – if any information is missing or any content is unclear, conduct clarification with Engineering
• Content
• Scope
• Affected Buyer
• Independent evaluation of DC´s with less complicated impact, including clarification with suppliers
• Feasibility
• Costs
• Timeline
• If independent evaluation not possible, distribute DC´s to Buyers for evaluation
• Prioritize DC´s and inform affected Buyers
• Gather all input from Buyers and approve or decline DC´s
• Create open points in DC´s 
• Represent Purchasing within CRB meeting and present DC issues

Reporting and Shopfloor Management

• Create and maintain Purchasing DC KPI
• Report Purchasing DC KPI within SFM 
• Gather all critical Purchasing topics and report within CRB meeting 
• Attend DC prioritization meetings

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Technology, Information Systems or a related field. 
• Experience with change management, design analysis or project based roles.
• Experience in a relevant industry (manufacturing, technology or engineering).
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with a team.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail in tracking change processes.