We are Joyson Safety Systems – <br />
A Mobility Safety Company.
Your
Job

We are Joyson Safety Systems –
A Mobility Safety Company.

Joyson Safety Systems is one of the leading global developers and manufacturers of automobile occupant protection systems with a turnover of ca. 4,8 billion euros and more than 50,000 employees worldwide. We represent innovation and progress. As a reliable and skilled partner of the automobile industry, we design, develop and produce occupant protection systems and components. Our portfolio includes steering wheels, airbags and generators, safety belts, technical plastic components, electronics and sensor technology which we supply to nearly all renown vehicle manufacturers worldwide.

Our team in Aschaffenburg needs support and we are seeking:

Material Value Manager (all genders)

Working hours Full-time
Start date By arrangement

What you can change — your duties

  • Take ownership and drive results in improvement of purchased material value through cost expertise (cost modeling, should be costing, market analysis) as well VA/VE actions.
  • Develop cost models for JSS EMEA supplier base.
  • Coordinate with Global Commodity Manager (GCM) and regional commercial teams on the development of the supplier priority list to build cost models and provide a monthly update on the status of the development projects.
  • Lead / Support Regional Supply Management in the negotiations with suppliers to get them to an “open book” relationship.
  • Obtain a final agreement from a supplier once a model is developed for a supplier’s site.
  • Coordinate with the pursuit team on developed cost models in new programs quoting.
  • Lead “design to cost” efforts for key projects.
  • Maintenance of the models as frequent as required, always obtaining the supplier agreement on the updated model.
  • Through the development of the cost models, lead the discussions with the suppliers and JSS to improve efficiencies and eliminate waste to become more competitive.
  • Support the evaluation of the validity of commercial quotes for engineering changes through the use of cost models.
  • Coordinate and represent Purchasing efforts for Cost Reduction Program (VA/VE) inside EMEA organization.
  • Support the Cost Reduction Program (CRP) with regional leads in Lean and VA/VE events.
  • Collaborate with GCMs and engineering for cost competitive and efficient designs/processes as part of the cost model development.

Impress us – your qualifications

  • 5 years of experience in Engineering, Manufacturing, Costing or combined.
  • 3 years of experience in activity based costing disciplines, including Ground Up costing development.
  • 2 years of experience in Program Management (preferred)
  • Multicultural global team management experience.
  • Ability to take measured risks and challenge status quo and develop creative solutions with limited
  • information and limited time.
  • Ability to assess suppliers manufacturing feasibility.
  • High analytical ability and problem solving in complex and tight timing situations.

What we offer — your benefits

  • First aid station & Health Care Centre
  • Discounts at well-known gyms
  • Company sport
  • Company canteen
  • Free parking
  • Flexible working time
  • Good transport connections
  • JobRad

Your contact

We look forward to receiving your application! Please send by e-mail to your contact:
Lukas Schmitt
+49 (6021) 65 - 1624
lukas.schmitt@joysonsafety.com.

Your contact will also be available for any queries you may have.