CompanyOur Automotive Technology business is passionate about the automotive industry and produces as well as markets high-tech automotive components worldwide. With over 20,000 employees, we are responsible for the success of this business. Our product and service range includes chassis technologies such as steering and damper systems and the assembly of axle systems as well as powertrain components for conventional and alternative engines. We also develop assembly systems for body-in-white construction and produce lightweight car body components in series.thyssenkrupp Bilstein of America, Inc. is a world class manufacturer of suspension solutions headquartered in Hamilton, Ohio USA. thyssenkrupp Bilstein of America supplies products to a wide range of Original Equipment Automotive Manufacturers as well as Aftermarket and Motorsports.Your responsibilitiesMaintains a safe working environment by complying with all safety and environmental policies in the workplace. Advocates for and promotes a safe work environment by reporting Near Misses and/or other safety and environmental hazards, wearing all required PPE and encouraging others to do the same.Leads procurement efforts within SPV and assists team members through the identification of alternate parts, manufacturers & vendors via internet searches & networking, ensuring adequate safety stocks/spares are ordered and maintained and consults with vendors to determine product specificationsReads and interprets engineering drawings, parts lists, and production bills of materials to make more informed procurement decisions and establish ordering requirements.Proactively works with Process Engineering to understand, plan for and prepare for future efforts in order to minimize project time.Performs supplier capacity assessments related to quality systems, processes, manufacturing capacities, cost savings, ITAR and other risk assessments.Recommends suppliers with respect to cost, quality and delivery competitiveness for assigned responsibilities.Supports engineering to manage change management impact on component cost.Generates prototype or budgetary request for quotes for high/low value, high/low complexity componentsGenerates purchase requisitions as well as creates and prepares reports based on material data.Monitors suppliers to ensure contractual ITAR/defense compliance and fosters supplier communication.Maintains and follows up with Bilstein qualified suppliers in regards to open purchase orders and prospective orders. Develops and maintains relationships with key suppliers.Supports the vendor qualification and evaluation process.Creates Bill of Materials for proposal efforts using technical data packages.Supports Program Management & Process Engineering system & engineering design reviews (BOMs, drawings & documents).Executes material procurement to achieve targets in cost, quality, and delivery; includes supplier selection, bid solicitation and analysis, execution of orders, supplier support, and program status support.Keeps abreast of market trends in critical supply areas such as metals, machined parts, stampings, fabrications and other raw material inputs.Collaborates daily with other functions, including engineering, manufacturing operations, program management, quality, purchasing, finance and accounting.Performs all other duties and responsibilities as assigned.Your profileThe Procurement Coordinator supports various activities within the Special Purpose Vehicles department to include the procurement of material for SPV contracts and generating material cost estimates for proposals. Plan to source critical/complex components @ prototype design freeze, competitively bid and sourced to determine 1 (maybe 2) supplier to move forward with for development w/ possible change management.Qualifications & ExperienceBachelor's Degree in Supply