We work alongside the best and brightest to do incredibly cool things you wouldn't believe. At Roush, you're part of building the future. Are you someone that has a passion for providing innovated solutions to complex challenges? Do you want to work someplace where creativity and new ideas are encouraged? If so, then keep reading.

We fuse technology and engineering to provide product development solutions to customers in a diverse range of industries. Widely recognized for providing engineering, testing, prototype, and manufacturing services to the transportation industry, Roush also provides significant support to the aerospace, defense and theme park industries. With over 2,400 employees in facilities throughout the United States, Europe, Asia, and South America, our unique combination of creativity and tenacity activates big ideas on a global stage.

We offer a full array of benefits to our full-time employees, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, earned sick time, STD, LTD, 401K, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation, and paid holidays.

The Advanced Purchasing Manager II (APPMII) will manage programs for the Purchasing department 
and lead a team of professionals in completing all material related aspects of new programs for an on 
time, on budget with zero product stop ship issues launch. The role is the sole representative for 
Purchasing and Supplier Quality (SQ) for multiple programs with complex, multi-level, high count part 
Bills of Material (BOM) at a single business unit from business acquisition through start of production 
(SOP). The Advanced Purchasing Manager II will act as the conduit between our supply base, 
Purchasing and Supplier Quality, and the Program Team. 

As an Advanced Purchasing Program Manager ll, you will:

Manage program for the entire BOM to ensure all parts are launched on time, on budget and
with zero quality issues at SOP; Ensure BOM cost achievement by creating and managing actual
costs to targets and budget for new program quotes to customers and launchesCoordinate, plan, and manage inputs and outputs to and from Purchasing and SQ, including
inputs to and outputs from engineering, sales, program management and leadershipCreate, update, and communicate critical program documentation including bill of material
launch reports, open issues, quote repository, cost walksAlign and realign deliverables with program outcomes and adjust schedules, BOM targets and
financials for all program changesCommunicate with executives and key stakeholders to keep the project aligned with their goalIdentify problems and risks and implement recovery plans through recurring reviews with
program teams and executive teams, track progress and report issues and progress to the
organizationCreate short, mid, and long-term plans, including setting targets for milestones and adhering to
deadlinesExercise negotiation skills and problem-solving techniques to create effective solutions to
program challenges and obstaclesAssist new business acquisition through quote generation and advanced purchasing activities
including leveraging of prototype purchases from production suppliers and ensuring Request for
Quotes (RFQ's) to suppliers are in accordance with the established commodity strategies and
include customer requirementsLook across the enterprise for synergies and opportunity to leverage component sourcing for
cost savings

To be considered as an Advanced Purchasing Program Manager ll, you will need

Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Manufacturing, or relatedMinimum of 5 years of progressive purchasing or program management experience in the
automotive industryWorking knowledge of TS16949 requirements including Automotive Industry Action Group
(AIAG) Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), Process Failure, Mode, and Effects Analysis
(PFMEA), Measurement Systems Analysis (MSA), and Production Part Approval Process (PPAP)Proficient in engineering drawing interpretation and technically competentExtremely proficient in Microsoft ExcelProficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook, Project, and PowerPointExcellent verbal and written communication skillsAble to work independently with a proactive, ownership mindset and influence others to deliver results and drive change throughout the organization

A successful candidate may also have:

Master of Business Administration (MBA)Six Sigma Green Belt certificationExperience with quality or manufacturing operations systems, cost modeling, and cross
functional communicationAttention to detail; high comfort with analyticsHigh proficiency in leading effective source selections, understanding and analyzing cost breakdowns, negotiations

If you share our passion for providing innovative solutions to complex challenges, we want you on our team.

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