**European PPM Controller**
Nissan Motor Corporation - Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain (HYBRID)
**Who we are**
Here at Nissan, our strategy is all about enriching people's lives by building relationships that empower, inspire, and excite every Nissan customer in the world. In the Nissan Technical Center in Barcelona, around 500 people add value to the European operations of Nissan, including design of ePowertrain, Battery, Powertrain, Vehicle and Project Management as well as our Regional Purchasing.
**Main tasks and responsibilities**:
- Ensuring the completion of supplier nomination activities by buyers on time and within the established Budget.
- Controlling cost deviations from the Project Contract during the development phase.
- Promote cost reduction activities and evaluation of the effect of locally purchased parts which are strategic to contribute to the overall vehicle cost reduction target during the production phase.
- Organisation of the activities assigned to the sourcing of a new vehicle part or components, in the framework of the activities of the Purchasing area; in the sourcing phase, development and start of production, as well as subsequent activities during the series life.
- Channelling of incidents and search for solutions through the different departments.
- Guiding buyers with regard to sourcing deadlines and ensuring the correct administration of the established budget.
- Supporting the sourcing of parts: promoting and providing the buyer with information on what parts can be sourced, contacting the buyer in the source region to discuss what opportunities and ideas can be realised, and following up on the activity.
**About you**:
- University degree in engineering, business or equivalent
- 3+ years' experience in procurement with proven track record in supplier management
- Capacity to develop strategy thinking while managing operational topics
- Experience working in a multi-cultural and cross-functional team's environment desired.
- Strong accurate numerical skills, ability to use them for negotiation
- Effective communication skill (oral and written)
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Fluent in English and Spanish, French or Japanese is a plus
**What we offer**:
- Versátil working hours (Monday - Thursday 7-9.30h to 16.30 - 18h and Friday 8 to 14h)
- Hybrid working scheme (2 days remote working)
- Benefits package
- Employee car renting scheme
- Employee medical insurance
- Cantine and Bus company services
- Development and training
- Possibility to work in UK office (temporary exchange program)
**Innovation that excites**
- In Nissan we look for people that are not afraid to test the limits and make mistakes, passionate people who enjoy challenges and believe in themselves, willing to add, share and respect. If you identify yourself with these values and would like to be part of this fast and multicultural environment, we would love to meet you!
At Nissan, we believe that the differences among us - differences in race, gender, age, mindset, religion, people with disabilities and much more - make us stronger and equip us to better serve our customers and communities. We are committed to creating positive change that ensures transparency and inclusivity throughout the career journey, in order to build teams that create a sense of belonging for all members.
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