Job Description

- We are currently seeking a GSM - Broker Market Interface to join our team! If you are looking for a place to grow your skills and share our values, read below and see if this role is a match for you.


The GSM - Broker Market Interface leads and manages the corporate procurement activities, which include the Procure-to-Pay process of quoting, negotiating and issuing purchase orders for materials and services. This individual will be responsible for sourcing new and current production programs with very high service levels and tight timing for procurement milestone due dates, as well as engineering changes, and the additional activities outlined below. Additionally, will also lead and manage the corporate sales activities, which include the customer Request for Quotation (RFQ) process, and negotiating and receiving purchase orders for materials and services. This individual will be responsible for mitigating inventory costs due to excess and obsolete material, while negotiating terms and conditions to maximize profit.


This position works closely with Purchasing Managers and Production Control & Logistics teams, as well as many departments including Sales, Engineering, Program Management, Operations, Quality, Planning and Accounts Payables teams. Responsible for finding hard to locate electronic material which is end of life, out of stock or on global allocation. Maintains constant interaction with global suppliers to ensure timely delivery of high quality products at the lowest and best total cost. In addition, will be responsible for maintaining and growing customer relationships and ensuring proper release of material in terms of quantity, price, and requested delivery dates.


We work in a lean, fast paced, fun and rewarding environment serving the automotive industry.


Essential Duties and Responsibilities:


• Manage and maintain the RFQ Process for Advance and Current production materials through various platforms including email and purchasing services.
• Negotiate key sourcing/selling terms (price, payment terms, freight terms, MOQ, lead-time) with suppliers/customers and execute commercial agreements.
• Initiate new supplier/customer and new part number set up in SAP ERP, ensuring timely and accurate data input.
• Issue, maintain and manage discrete POs for pre-production purchase orders for Prototype, PPAP and production requirements.
• Manage On-Time Delivery KPIs for New Program Milestones for RFQ, PPAP and POs to ensure Procurement and Customer due date timing is achieved.
• Manage the New Program Launch Readiness process to ensure proper MRP parameters are established and on time delivery of components.
• Resolve and determine root cause corrective action for 3 Way Match of supplier/customer invoice discrepancies for such things as inaccurate invoice cost, PO cost, invoice adders.
• Lead and manage RFQ roadmap activities for commodity and supplier savings initiatives.
• Manage sourcing process for engineering changes working closely with supplier, sales, engineering, quality and operations departments.
• Drive monthly PPV reports for executive leadership.
• Broker Buy Tracker ownership.
• Manage and maintain the RFQ Process for excess and obsolete material through various platforms including email and selling database services.
• Receive, maintain and manage discrete POs for excess and obsolete material.
• Promptly respond to all customer RFQs within 12 to 16 hours to prevent missed sales opportunities.
• Work intently with Production Control and Logistics teams to determine the excess and obsolete state of the requested material.
• Understand industry trends and evaluate competitor behaviors to identify and develop new business opportunities.
• Collaborate with senior management to establish target pricing of sellable items.
• Demonstrate organizational skills through the ownership of our Excess and Obsolete Sales Tracker.
• Identify and implement departmental process improvements.
• Manage, nurture and strengthen internal and supplier/customer relationships.
• Implement flexible working hours to support global customers. Managerial Responsibility


• Not applicable for this role. Travel/Shift Requirements


• This position will require some travel, domestic and international, less than 10%. Physical Demands


• The position requires sitting, standing and possibly some light lifting, less than 20 pounds. Skills and Abilities:


• Must be an action oriented, high energy, coachable, team player focused on getting results - a drive to win!
• Strong negotiation skills with the ability to adapt style to achieve most successful outcome.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, specifically Excel and PowerPoint skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively within a diverse workforce environment and build strong relationships at all levels both internally and externally.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Must be highly organized with the ability to manage multiple tasks, projects and initiatives simultaneously.
• Agility to perform duties outside the predefined scope.
• Strong project management skills preferred.
• Ability to read and understand engineering prints preferred.
• Customer service oriented.
• Problem solver and prevention. Education and Experience:


• Bachelor's degree strongly preferred in Supply Chain, Business or Engineering field.
• Associates degree with 1+ years of relevant sales and procurement experience
• Manufacturing or Manufacturing support experience preferred.
• Must be highly organized and enjoy working in a fast paced work environment.
• Experience in the semiconductor and automotive industry is highly favored.
• Experience with ERP systems, preferably SAP.Privacy Notice - Active Candidates: https://www.aptiv.com/privacy-notice-active-candidates


Aptiv is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.