Feladatok:

• Develop and oversee the implementation of Purchase strategies which underpin supplier sourcing recommendations for a nominated commodity
• Purchasing research for key commodities/products to support the local and regional requirements
• Raw material cost and trend tracking
• Source profiling and database management
• Cost reduction program tracking in conjunction with the regional operating companies
• Assist in the Supplier Development process to ensure success internally/externally
• Make vs Buy analysis as required and with the support of regional operating companies
• Prepare, submit and analyse Request for Quote for nominated commodity/ies, including, where appropriate, production, tooling, and equipment
• Review, analyze and negotiate contracts, consistent with the authorized global and regional strategy, within budgetary limitations, scope of authority and collaboratively with regional operating companies
• Represent the purchasing department as appropriate in cross functional teams such as New Project introduction
• Provide input, with justification, with regard to forecast spend and Purchase price variance data for the commodity under management
• Local and international travel will be required as deemed necessary by the organisation to perform the role satisfactorily
• All other duties as required to support local, regional, global Purchasing and operating company activity

Elvárások:

• Minimum 5, preferably 10 years Purchasing or Engineering in automotive industry as a Strategic Expert, ideally on regional level
• Thorough understanding of Costing & Zero-Based Costing, Supplier Development principles, automotive new product implementation process and Automotive quality systems and requirements (i.e. IATF 16949).
• Exposure to Supplier Development principles
• Strong Negotiation skills
• Experience in cost down activities both internally and external to the business
• Working knowledge of international trade rules and regulations as required
• Working knowledge to read, analyze and interpret Technical component drawings.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations
• Ability to write reports and business correspondence for Senior Management review
• Ability to act and behave strategically and in doing so contribute meaningfully to strategic business discussion and development
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from management to suppliers
• Strong negotiation skills
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
• Bachelor's degree (B.A.) in Engineering
• EXCELLENT VERBAL AND WRITTEN ENGLISH

Amit kínálunk:

• Competitive benefits package; responsible, independent work; interesting and challenging tasks; familiar corporate culture; dynamic team; opportunities for development and progress in a growing global company.

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