Visteon is a global automotive technology leader, advancing mobility through innovative technology solutions that enable a software-defined future. The company's state-of-the-art product portfolio merges digital cockpit innovations, advanced displays, AI-enhanced software solutions, and integrated EV architecture solutions. With expertise spanning passenger vehicles, commercial transportation, and two-wheelers, Visteon partners with global automakers to create safer, cleaner, and more connected journeys. Founded in 2000, the company employs 10,000 employees in 18 countries around the globe. In 2024, Visteon recorded annual sales of approximately $3.87 billion and secured $6.1 billion in new business. To know more about us, visit visteon.com.
Mission of the Role:
Collaborate with cross functional teams including Quotation Core team, Product Line and PD for competitive mechanical costing input during pursuits stage.
Key Accountabilities:
On Time Cost Delivery & Accuracy
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On-time cost delivery with the required specification based on market nuances and serial production pricing, with the capability to deal with ambiguity during RFx stage when spec is not fully finalized.
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Conduct workshops to ensure the competitiveness delivered with not limited to competitors benchmark, market test, VAVEs to cultivate an outward- in approach for the outcome.
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Drive early engagement by involving all cross-function teams to meet at a competitive material target with a bottom – up focused approach.
Cost Control & Competitiveness
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Aggressively participating supplier cost structure review to drive improved commoditization and enhanced understanding of market influencers on end item pricing.
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Develop cost/quote modeling for key sub-category based on product needs, engage with supplier technology roadmaps to drive design-to-cost/design-to-value approach for product offering.
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Review and negotiate supplier quotes against pricing trends/benchmarks/cost models and drive the purchasing commitment with TCO mindset in place.
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Encourage supplier competition to improve technology sharing and influence supplier future design definition during the quote offering stage.
Key Performance Indicators:
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On-Time Quote delivery
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Competitive material cost upon quote submission with the integrated cost detail supported.
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Demonstrate round-to-round improvement with specific cost analysis/walk in place.
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Cost Model & Should Cost Analysis for key sub-category.
Key Year One Deliverables:
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On-time quote submission with optimized integrity percentage of total cost delivered
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Positive cost revolution trend for high impacted parts during critical pursuits
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PPV rate delivered for all NBWs during the transition.
Qualification, Experience and Skills:
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7-10 years working experience and 5+ years procurement working experience in automotive industry with bachelor above degree, major in mechanical/costing is a plus.
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Strong data consolidation capability with experienced analytical skillsets for cost modeling and reporting.
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Detail Oriented: capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done.
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Self-motivated, good team player and able to handle stress and willing to work in global organization structure.
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Strong communication with fluent English in both written and speaking.
Key Behaviors:
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Result Orientation;
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Critical Thinking;
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Resilience;
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Competitive drive;
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Ownership & Accountability.
Reporting Structure: Program Purchase Lead
In the fast lane of technology. At Visteon, we’re redefining how the world connects through its vehicles. Our innovations transform the driving experience for millions, powered by a high-performance culture that challenges the status quo and sparks new possibilities—in careers and communities. Join us and help shape the future.
