What do you get to do in this position?

• Ensure the correct deployment of the general Purchasing Strategy of cost reduction initiatives in the cluster.
• Propose cost reduction projects/ ideas (Quality value engineering, Change of supplier, Negotiation) within his/her perimeter in consistency with the Purchasing strategy goals.
• Contribute to the correct purchasing database maintenance via the regular and constant update of corresponding data.
• Support the commodity management strategy for supplier consultation & selection including negotiate and manage contracts with local/specific suppliers (price, lead times, pay terms, inventory level, etc.)
• Support and / or lead all the activities related the supply qualification system in plant according with the responsibility matrix defined.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Business. Supply Chain, Engineering, or equivalent.
• 3 - 5 years of experience in Purchasing, Project Management
• Experience with SAP is a plus.
• Understanding of Engineering /Manufacturing Process is a plus.
• Supply Chain knowledge (Supplier Management, Cost analysis, Market analysis, Inventory Management, etc.)
• Commodities experience/ Knowledge , Stampings, Sheet metal Fabrication, Plastics, Electronics, etc...
• Project Management.
• Ability to communicate, organize and work under a cross-functional Team environment.
• Capacity for problems analysis and synthesis.
• Proficiency in Excel
• Database Management skills is a plus.