DirecciónJob Description
Indirect Material Buyer will be responsible to manage sourcings, contract execution and supplier performance for an assigned set of commodities.
The buyer is accountable for the following activities :
- To define or contribute to the Commodity Strategy (COMMS) of his / her perimeter
- To prepare and manage RFQ (Request for quotation) in line with the bidlist defined through the commodity strategy of the perimeter in charge
- To make supplier Recommendation (REC) during Sourcing Table decision meetings
- To generate the Purchase Agreement (contract) in line with the supplier selection made (REC)
- To ensure contract execution : terms & conditions
- To manage escalation level with suppliers when needed for performance issues
- To prepare, manage, execute resourcings
- To manage and negotiate purchasing performance through negotiating and monitoring the whole set of available leverages
- To coordinate and prepare various business reviews with suppliers
- To manage the administrative work attached to these activities (Purchase orders, amendments, etc)
- To manage reportings (eg : Performance roadmap)
Main deliverables
- Recommendation of suppliers according to sourcing timing, cost targets and commodity strategy
- Elaborate and ensure the signature of the Purchase Agreement and or GT&Cs
- Economical performances including VO, in line with Division and Commodity Group’s targets
- All business administration linked to this position
Requirements
Basic Qualifications :
- Bachelor's degree in Business
- Five years of experience in relevant field.
- Ideally, many years of professional experience as a buyer in the international environment
- Must be well organized, self-motivated, capable of managing conflict, ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, build intercultural competence, maintain strong relationships, and compile complex information
- Must be capable of succeeding in a fast-paced environment, effectively interface with cross-functional teams, and external business partners
- Perform independent price / cost analysis and economic comparisons to facilitate negotiations and finalize contracts
- Develop and implement new markets, sources, and strategies for global procurement, possess strong negotiation skills and the ability to think and act strategically.
- Strong communication skills; capable of presenting to all levels including executive management
- Proficient in MS Office
Preferred Qualifications :
- Master's degree
- Experience in the Automotive Industry
- Strong leadership skills
- Language Skills : Negotiating in English (oral and written) other foreign languages are desirable
- Experience : SAP; Qlik and Ariba
