Procurement Lead

Roles & Responsibilities include for key areas of support:

• Serve as the main contact across stakeholders mainly plant, project management & procurement.
• Functional lead Project Leader to coordinate project/procurement activities related to Productivity projects by ensuring the correct deployment of the general project/procurement processes in the plant.
• Propose cost reduction projects/ ideas (Quality value add & Change of supplier) within his/her perimeter in consistency with the Purchasing strategy goals.
• Contribute to the correct financial analytics maintenance via the regular and constant update of financial tools.
• Support the procurement strategy for supplier consultation & selection.
• Support and/or lead all the activities related the supply qualification system in plant according with the responsibility matrix defined.

Main activities - Sourcing/Procurement:

• iSAVE management/maintenance
• Initiate and manage Request for Quote through SSP-SRM
• Coordinate 3F's, Build Up and Samples as related to Project execution
• ERP update 'Workflows/One Shuttle: * Update SL, Leadtime's, MoQ, New Part Creation.
• ERP update 'Workflows/One Shuttle: * Update PIR and Vendor change.
• PO Placement coordination (tools, samples and production)
• Optimize logistics/packaging conditions and requirements according to plant/project needs

Project management:

• Coordinate activities related to project needs & procurement activities.
• Oversee risk analysis to align procurement with project targets.
• Drive prioritization activities considering plant/project needs.
• Resolve supplier/plants/cross functional groups conflicts.
• Coordinate part qualification activities.
• Collect productivity improvement ideas from the support functions.
• Plan Productivity Gemba Walks and Productivity Workshops

Required skills:

• Procurement
• Supplier management
• Cost reduction
• Data maintenance
• Part qualification.
• Business continuity
• Supplier risk mitigation

Qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering and/or Supply Chain or a related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in manufacturing, supply chain, purchasing or Project Management.
• Advanced English proficiency to thrive in our global environment.
• Spanish language proficiency is preferred but not a must
• Familiarity with SAP, along with knowledge of engineering/manufacturing processes.
• Strong understanding of supply chain principles, including supplier management, cost analysis, and inventory management.
• Experience with commodities like stampings, sheet metal fabrication, plastics, or electronics.
• Exceptional communication and organizational skills, with the ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team.
• Other Skills: Multicultural experience, teamwork, and digital acumen are highly valued. Analytical mindset with proficiency in Excel and database management.