PURCHASER - ELECTRONICS CATEGORY FOR AUTOMOTIVE BUSINESS M/F/D

What if yournext job was about... Your mission : Within the Procurement HQ team, you will be in charge of the new category Electronic Glazing Systems for the Automotive Business Roof. Your primary objective will be to develop and execute the electronics and EMS services purchasing category strategy with the long-term suppliers. You will also be responsible for sourcing the categories of the Roof Business Unit (such as plastics, metal, connectors, ..) and ensuring that purchasing deliverables are met by optimizing the TCOs, including Make or Buy. As Category Manager for Electronics & EMS, you will : Develop electronics supply market Intelligence, risks analysis and advanced sourcing activities to define, qualify and develop a supplier baseEnsure complete supply base management cycle while securing contract, for optimized cost, quality, delivery, sustainability performancesEnsure long-term relationship development with strategic suppliers and extend the collaboration to innovation, joint commercial approach Monitor global industry trends, track technology roadmaps and actively partner with Product and Business Development teams to mitigate supply and demand challengesCollaborate with the internal and cross-functional AGC stakeholders to ensure alignment and support of electronics category strategy execution As Sourcing Manager for the Roof Business Unit, you will : Pre-select and qualify strategic suppliersAlign with PCM category strategy to support project teams in identifying opportunities Be systematically involved at new projects' inception in order to conduct an early and thorough purchasing processUse a "Should-Cost" model applicable to the E&E category to challenge supplier pricingManage RFP’s / RFQ’s with suppliers ensuring all commercial terms are agreed and documentedDrive components & services prices, equipment and tooling TCOs, from sourcing till program closure Lead all sourcing and post sourcing activities until project closure, create or update supplier’s contracts & agreements Are you the perfect match ? Your talents Engineering degree in Electronics or equivalent experienceExposure with ECUs, embedded systems, systems architecture, hardware & software developments or co-developments with full engagement of strategic partners (EMS and Engineering Services companies)You have a proven experience in strategic purchasing, advanced sourcing, supplier relationship management, EE category management of components, modules, Electronic Manufacturing Services (EMS) in different highly-regulated industries, such as Automotive industry (OEM or Tier1).Ability to build Should-Cost models and TCO forecasts.Experience in assessment & audits of PCBAs & Box Build development & manufacturing processes is a plusYou are able to manage expectations from different stakeholdersYou have the ability to adapt your communication at all levels in a multicultural environmentsHighly self-motivated, results oriented and able to collaborate in a matrix organizationStrong interpersonal skills to develop solid long-term relationship with suppliersYou are fluent in English, any other European language is a plus What do we offer Why You Should Apply ? You’ll be part of a committed, smart team, respectful for diversityYou’ll get wide-ranging exposure to different aspects of glass and new technologiesWe offer competitive compensation, training opportunities and respect for autonomy Curious to know moreabout your future site ? You will be based at AGC's European Headquarters in Louvain-la-Neuve, near Brussels, where 500 members of our European business and support functions are centralized in a nearly zero-energy building.For this position you could also be based in one of our main AGC European site / plant. In every place, the atmosphere reflects our values of inclusion and diversity : we value the uniqueness of individuals and the different perspectives and talents they bring to AGC. Our teams have a great exposure to different aspects of glass business and new technologies. They are driven by collaboration, motivation, curiosity and respect for autonomy. This makes daily work enjoyable and life easier.Come and join us! Apply in a few clicks ! Apply Do you have any questions ? Work at AGC Similar Jobs All our job offers