Position Overview
Defines the vision and executes the strategy centrally for all LEAR locations in EMEA region for both Electrical Systems and Seating Systems Divisions. Manages the contracts, e-catalogs and Punch-Out’s for a group of commodities within the MRO group. Ensures cost effective procurement, delivery of material and service to support plant and internal customer requirements. Supports the administration of orders/contracts and purchasing function.
Assumes the role of a central Strategic Category Buyer.
Duties can include:
• Identify, develop and provide long term sourcing strategies and synergies, lead key projects with cross-functional teams.
• Lead commercial relationships with suppliers, aiming towards achiving the most optimal solution for the company.
• Indirect material and MRO, cost reduction, supplier quality and certification
• Work on policies and procedures within the special area and administer them together with the other departments across the organization.
• Lead e-business and Industry 4.0 initiatives through the Coupa procurement platform.
• Maintenance, negotiations and improvement of Contracts.
• Manage the Request For Quotations sourcing rationales in consistency with the category strategy.
Requirements
Fluent in English and a second European language
University degree in a related field
+5 years experience in a similar role