Job Description

The commodity leader is responsible for deploying the commodity strategy for its assigned commodities. The role of the Commodity leader is to manage relationship / negotiation with suppliers, pilot the utilization of supplier panel in programs and series production during sourcing, and ensure supplier performance.Essential responsibilities and duties

• Structure the building of the panel: participate in the definition and the implementation of the purchasing panel policy for assigned commodities, manage supplier selection according to Group criteria
• Manage relationship/negotiation with his/her suppliers supported by the Division
• Ensure that the strategic panel is implemented in the Development phase (Supplier Nomination Committees)
• Manage and drive productivity action plans
• Fix the rules of productivity sharing between the suppliers and the Company
• Manage and drive supplier quality and delivery performance
• Manage insolvencies of suppliers and steer corrective action plan
• Develop and implement tools to improve global productivity
• Ensure the reporting of his or her activities following defined policies

Qualifications and position requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Business, ideally with Professional Purchasing Qualification
• Minimum 3-year experience in Purchasing in an industrial environment (serial life or program)
• Experience of successfully managing and negotiating contracts
• Automotive experience would be an advantage
• Strong Knowledge of supply portfolio and market research and analysis
• Understanding of sourcing strategies and application (make or buy analysis,)
• Deep understanding of business practices, market dynamics and trends
• Knowledge of contractual and legal aspects
• International mindset
• Results oriented
• Capacity to influence
• Knowledge of assigned commodity (products, technologies, cost models), financial skills

Please consider your application unsuccessful if you have not received a response within two weeks of applying.

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