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Job Responsibilities: Performance / Savings:Manage local spend based on commodities in scopeRun sourcing processes based on needs coming from business, in line with the commodity strategiesPerform rigorous analysis on cost base and suppliers to ensure delivery of spend targetsQuality:Ensure supply of product and/or services to the business and execution of local purchasingSupplier management:Own, manage and negotiated local supplier relationshipsManage local supplier performance (performance to SLAs, continuous improvement cost innovation)Stay abreast of market conditions and trends (including global pricing benchmarks) to inform strategy and ensure supply continuityCommodity Management:Define and implement a local commodity strategy if not covered by global and/or regional teamsPurchasing Excellence:Implement best practice commodity management techniquesImplement standards, processes and tools consistent with the overall purchasing functionCompliance:Comply with overall purchasing spend and preferred supplier policies, and monitor compliance of business end usersTeam and skills management:Participate in local and central skill development activitiesWhen required, organize and lead escalation meetings with supplier leadership to address disruptive suppliers that are impacting company plants and programs and jeopardizing company customer deliveriesPropose continuous improvement ideas in business efficiency and cost reductionCapitalizes on knowledge and shares best practices / lessons learned across organization and within the siteJob Requirements: Bachelors degree in Engineering (industrial or mechanical preferred) or Business.Minimum 5 years Automotive manufacturing experienceMinimum 5 years experience in purchasing in an industrial environmentExperience of successfully managing and negotiating contractsSkills and competencies: Negotiation skillsSupplier Management experiencePurchasing financial skills, including data analytics, budgeting and savings calculationBusiness acumen and strategic thinking ability
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