Description Position Summary: The role supports as primary Purchasing focal point for all Design Change (DC) activities, coordinating Purchasing-related actions and ensuring changes are evaluated and completed within established timelines. Responsibilities include representing Purchasing in CRB meetings, preparing and presenting DC-related topics, identifying and implementing cost-saving opportunities, and coordinating with Configuration Management to resolve DC-related issues. The position also partners closely with Engineering during the preliminary phase prior to DC creation and is responsible for monitoring, managing, and reporting KPIs associated with Purchasing-managed changes. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following; other duties may be assigned: Design Change evaluation • Pre-check of all Purchasing relevant DC´s in terms of • Quality of DC´s – if any information is missing or any content is unclear, conduct clarification with Engineering • Content • Scope • Affected Buyer • Independent evaluation of DC´s with less complicated impact, including clarification with suppliers • Feasibility • Costs • Timeline • If independent evaluation not possible, distribute DC´s to Buyers for evaluation • Prioritize DC´s and inform affected Buyers • Gather all input from Buyers and approve or decline DC´s • Create open points in DC´s • Represent Purchasing within CRB meeting and present DC issues Reporting and Shopfloor Management • Create and maintain Purchasing DC KPI • Report Purchasing DC KPI within SFM • Gather all critical Purchasing topics and report within CRB meeting • Attend DC prioritization meetings Requirements • Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Technology, Information Systems or a related field. • Experience with change management, design analysis or project based roles. • Experience in a relevant industry (manufacturing, technology or engineering). • Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities. • Ability to work independently and collaboratively with a team. • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail in tracking change processes.