What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Purchasing Manager IT / Indirect position at Cogs?
We are supporting a leader in the Automotive space in their search for a Senior Purchasing Manager Indirect. You will handle circa 300m€ purchase volume whilst leading a global team of 10.
Pls don't hesitate to apply if you are interested!
Responsibilities:
- Negotiate agreements by analyzing supplier quotations and terms, achieve the best global commercial condition.
- Work intimately with the Stakeholders to help steer the selection to preferred suppliers and utilize this leverage to obtain the most competitive pricing.
- Locate new sources of supply and establish new suppliers.
- Develop and maintain relationship with suppliers.
- Conduct supplier performance evaluations / supplier assessments.
- Facilitate cross functional activities such as supplier business review meetings, audits, and cost saving initiatives.
- Implement strategies and solutions to improve cost levels, stable sources of supply, high quality of services and other governing factors related to the Purchasing Department.
- Lead continuous improvement activities that may include developing programs to improve supplier performance.
- Track category’s key performance indicators, such as savings and activities to achieve key objectives.
- Resolve escalation issues and find resolution including contract compliance failures.
- Analyze the spend, quality and supplier performance data accurately and generate reports for management with recommendations.
- Ensure compliance of Purchasing Policies and Procedures, including IATF 16949 requirements.
- Interface with the Legal Department to review agreements and obtain approval or recommendation prior to execution of the agreements.
Qualifications:
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Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, engineering, or business administration
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Master’s degree in business or engineering
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Business Finance Training
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Good team and people skills, including interpersonal skills that are required to lead, mentor, communicate, and build the technical capabilities of a cross-functional and cross- cultural organization.
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Strong leadership qualities.
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Able to work effectively in a global environment.
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Able to represent technical and commercial topics internally and externally.
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Able to maintain confidentiality.
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Expert written and oral communication. Ability to articulate complex technical concepts, often to non-technical audiences or senior management.
- Demonstrated ability to manage and prioritize organizational goals with the needs of the internal and external customer
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