Senior Product Development Purchasing Analyst
Auto req ID:
9098
Title:
Senior Product Development Purchasing Analyst
Job Function:
Materials and Procurement
Location:
JUN FIELD
Company:
Harley-Davidson Motor Company
Full or Part-Time:
Full Time
Shift:
SHIFT1
At Harley-Davidson, we are building more than machines. It s our passion and commitment to continue the evolution of this storied brand, and heighten the desirability of the Harley-Davidson experience. To keep building our legend and leading our industry through innovation, evolution, and emotion we need the best and brightest talent. We stand for the timeless pursuit of adventure. Freedom for the soul. Are you ready to join us?
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Job Summary
The position is responsible for supporting product development as it relates to purchasing activity for systems and components ranging from concept and process selection, cost modeling, project management. This position will lead part and component development activity related to new product launches, builds and purchasing processes. Ability to analyze and manage components through process and product launch. Responsible for multiple component cost, quality and timing requirements per business case commitments. Supplier leverage and engagement in the product development process.
Job Responsibilities
- Demonstrates in depth conceptual and practical knowledge in analyzing detailed cost breakdown, manufacturing processes, and able to read and interpret part prints including the understanding of manufacturability, function, and relationship of part features. Basic knowledge of related areas such as Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) principles, process and design related cost drivers, Material Requirements Planning (MRP), forecasting, scheduling, and how manufacturing plants manage inventory.
- Impacts assessing risk and proactively mitigate, manage, and escalate appropriately within the Product Purchasing Department and Project teams, engineering system groups, suppliers, Related Products department, and H-D operations purchasing personnel.
- Solves complex problems related to supplier management and enacts a new perspective on existing solutions. Works independently and receives minimal guidance.
- Acts as a resource for Product Development Purchasing team members with less experience. Responsible for ongoing activities, objectives and may lead projects or steps within a broader project.
- Communicates difficult or sensitive information and builds relationships with Project teams, engineering system groups, suppliers, Related Products department, and H-D operations purchasing personnel.
Education Requirements
Bachelor's Degree PreferredEducation Specifications
N/A
Experience Requirements
Required
- Typically requires a minimum of 5 years of related experience
- Ability to apply knowledge of best practices in production or procurement of components and subsystems, Capability Studies, Process Failure Mode Effects Analysis (PFMEA), Control Plans, just-in-time (JIT) manufacturing, cost management tools, other quality and continuous improvement tools, and implementing strategic purchasing relationships with suppliers and how their own area integrates with others to drive results.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively within a group and/or lead a group or team providing guidance to members.
- Proven track record of program management.
- Expertise in knowledge of concurrent product and process development techniques and supply chain and ability to communicate effectively to stakeholders.
- Travel required up to 15%.
We offer an inclusive compensation package for all full-time salaried employees including, but not limited to, annual bonus programs, health insurance benefits, a 401k program, onsite fitness centers and employee stores, employee discounts on products and accessories, and more. We welcome everybody to join our family and be united no matter who you are or where you come from. Learn more about Harley-Davidson here.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States.
Direct Reports:
No
Travel Required:
10 - 25%
Visa Sponsorship:
This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship
Relocation:
This position is not eligible for relocation assistance
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