Role:
Responsible for the purchasing strategy of a portfolio including components as paint/ profile/connectors
Manage the subcontracting services
Work closely with our Technical Department to identify and define the customers needs
Being a decision taker during the new project launch on components/ suppliers
Follow-up of the components at pre-serial production phase until end of production
Manage customers toolings at suppliers/ subcontractor
Manage RFQ, negotiate best conditions and nominate the appropriate suppliers
Support our Procurement Team with their supply strategy (safety stock/ consignment..)
Work closely with the Quality Suppliers Department to drive our suppliers on our expectations Excellence
Maintain the purchasing module of the ERP system updated (commercial conditions )
Benchmark the market/ the suppliers to highlight opportunities and to keep necessary competition on your portfolios
Manage the Engineering Change request issued by Suppliers Service provider
Track your KPI s on continuous negotiation and benchmarking
Work continuously on cost reduction, savings and reporting Analyze the cost break down components & services and act accordingly
Provide Suppliers/ Subcontracting Service cost justification
Be the single point contact between Supplier and Customer
Set-up and manage Electricity & Gas contracts Travelling will be requested
Profil
Master s degree in business management, Business Administration or purchasing focus required
Have technical background or technical understanding
5+ years of experience in a progressive purchasing career
Have technical understanding or a technical background
Cooperate within teams to carry out tasks and responsibilities
MRP (ERP) experience required
Professional (APICS, CPIM) certification preferred
Business fluent in English; Fluent in German, French is considered as an advantage
Excellent interpersonal skills, including written and verbal communication
Excellent negotiation skills
Advanced/Intermediate skill level with Microsoft Office Suite; Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Hands-on approach to problem solving and analysis
Excellent Analytical Skills
Ability to listen to all levels of co-workers while they describe problems with the process and then effectively communicate to them possible solutions