Autoskin Product Management Specialist

Position Summary

The Autoskin Product Management Specialist is responsible for ensuring supply chain stability for the North American Trading Business by developing and managing suppliers, driving cost competitiveness, mitigating supply risks, and administering commercial agreements. This role contributes directly to stable product supply, operational efficiency, and profitability improvement.

Key Responsibilities

1. Supplier Development & Selection

• Identify and develop new suppliers to support business growth.
• Lead RFQ processes and negotiate commercial terms.
• Manage supplier evaluation and selection activities.
• Develop and execute supplier diversification strategies.
• Establish and maintain a qualified supplier pool.

2. Cost Management & Cost Reduction

• Manage pricing for raw materials, components, and processing services.
• Conduct supplier negotiations and cost analysis.
• Drive VA/VE and cost reduction initiatives.
• Monitor purchase price changes and market trends.
• Optimize logistics and related procurement costs.

Scope of Management

• PVC
• PU
• Lamination
• Cutting
• KIT Assembly
• Logistics and Warehousing Services

3. Supply Chain Risk Management

• Evaluate supplier capacity and production capabilities.
• Monitor supplier financial health and business stability.
• Identify and mitigate potential supply interruption risks.
• Develop and maintain business continuity plans(BCP).
• Establish and qualify alternate sourcing options.
• Support escalation and recovery activities for critical supply issues.

Key Focus Areas

• Production Capacity (CAPA)
• Lead Time Management
• Supply Continuity
• Inventory Risk
• Financial Risk
• Single Source Dependency

4. Contract & Commercial Agreement Management

• Negotiate and manage Purchase Agreements.
• Maintain pricing agreements and commercial terms.
• Manage Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs).
• Support quality agreements and supplier compliance requirements.
• Coordinate supplier claims and cost recover activities.
• Review and improve contractual terms and conditions.

5. Supplier Performance Management

• Develop and manage Supplier Scorecards.
• Monitor supplier KPIs and performance trends.
• Drive supplier improvement initiatives and follow-up actions.
• Lead periodic Supplier Review Meetings.
• Track and support corrective actions resulting from supplier audits.

Supplier Evaluation Criteria

• Quality
• Delivery
• Cost
• Responsiveness
• Continuous Improvement

6. New Program & Production Launch Support

• Support supplier sourcing and development for new programs.
• Establish sourcing strategies for new business opportunities.
• Verify supplier readiness prior to SOP (Start of Production).
• Evaluate production capacity and launch preparedness.
• Collaborate with Sales, Quality, and Operations teams to ensure successful program launches.

Required

• Experience in Purchasing, Procurement, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• Experience in supplier negotiations and cost analysis.
• Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP preferred).
• Strong Microsoft Office skills.
• Effective English communication skills.

Preferred

• Automotive industry experience.
• OEM and/or Tier 1 supplier experience.
• Knowledge of IATF 16949 requirements.
• Understanding of APQP and PPAP processes.
• Supplier audit experience.
• Experience managing North American and/or Mexico supply chains.

Position Statement

A Supply Chain Procurement Professional responsible for supplier development, cost competitiveness, supply risk mitigation, and supply chain stability for the North American Trading Business.