About the job
At Visteon, the work we do is both relevant and recognized—not just by our organization, but by our peers, by industry-leading brands, and by millions of drivers around the world. That’s YOUR work.
And, as a truly global technology leader in the mobility space, focused on building cross-functional AND cross-cultural teams, we connect you with people who help you grow.
So here, whatever we do is not a job. It’s a mission. As a multi-billion-dollar leader of disruptive change in the industry, we are shaping the future, while enabling a cleaner environment. No other industry offers more fast-paced change and opportunity. We are in the midst of a mobility revolution that will completely change the way we interact with our vehicles, reduce the number of car accidents and fatalities, and make the world a cleaner place.
Visteon is at the epicenter of this mobility revolution.
Two major trends in the automotive industry - the shift to electric vehicles and vehicles with autonomous safety technologies - have created unique opportunities for Visteon. We are the only automotive provider focused exclusively on cockpit electronics - the fastest-growing segment in the industry.
And our team is ready for YOU. To show the world what you can do.

Enabling a software-defined, electrified future.
Visteon is a technology company that develops and builds innovative digital cockpit and electrification products at the leading-edge of the mobility revolution. Founded in 2000, Visteon brings decades of automotive intelligence combined with Silicon Valley speed to apply global insights that help transform the software-defined vehicle of the future for many of the world’s largest OEMs. The company employs 10,000 employees in 18 countries around the globe and generated $3.76 billion in sales (USD) in 2022.
Mission of the Role:
Driving program procurement toward projects health and success.
Key objectives of this Role:
• Drive overall strategies of the organization to ensure cost savings through all phases of program development (procurement and supply chain perspective):
o Idea Generation and Screening
o Concept Development and influence make vs buy decisions
o Costed BOM analysis
o Product Development recommendations based on market trends
o Commercialization and industrialization (Regional Level)
o Drive for positive business equation for the organization (Sales and purchasing)

• Drive PDM (price decision making) approach and target on-time cost at BOM
• Drive cross functional Sourcing Boards for alignment and final sourcing approvals meeting project milestones and commercial expectations
• Drive an early engagement to arrive at a competitive cost and work towards design to cost (a bottom-up focused approach)
• Drive on-time BOM with the required specification based on market nuances
• Drive and ensure customer group expectations in different regions ensuring program profitability
• Lead efforts to drive localization and best country supplier sourcing strategies with the “total landed cost“ approach during the pursuit and sourcing phase
• Work closely with Product Development in developing “design for sourcing” strategies
• Risk assessment and anticipate potential issues in project execution and evolve resolution plans working with project management teams

Key Performance Indicators:
• Secure New business wins with competitive costed BOMs
• Drive for early platform based design solutions to help achieve above
• Flawless execution of new product launches
• Drive for profitable businesses and improve material margins
Key Year One Deliverables:
• Completed Team integration.
• Handling daily activities following Visteon process – No NC records in Audits
• Supporting 4-6 projects in forward model phase
• Identifying 2 items as potential for improvements

Qualification, Experience and Skills:
• Bachelor’s Degree, Master preferred, Electrical Engineering preferred
• 5-7 yrs in responsible roles within an international business environment and procurement/purchasing lead experience
• Strong knowledge of supply base and costing of various commodities
• Ability to clearly present sourcing strategy for projects and risk assessments
• Ability to lead and challenge cross functional teams with focus and accountability.
• Effective negotiation skills
• Drive Value Chain analysis (VAVE, TQCM)
• Effective presentation skills and Strong communication skills
• Knowledge about EV market and suppliers to support EV Product portfolios .
• Ability to balance risk and achieve lowest material cost within very tight deadlines
Key Leadership Behaviors:
• Lead from the front
• Inspire change
• Build strong teams
• Lead the market
• Strong business partner
• Critical thinker
• Visionary
• Resilient
• Perseverant
• Risk assessment ability and “Anticipate” mindset

Reporting Structure:
• Reports to the regional lead of Program Procurement

Visteon Culture: If you thrive in a fast-paced, organizational culture that requires agility, adaptability, and a growth mindset from its employees to thrive and stay ahead of the curve Visteon is the place. We value high performance and a drive for results. Innovation, risk-taking, and continuous learning help us keep up with the ever-changing landscape of our industry and be Market leaders. At Visteon you can be more.