Pb JOB PURPOSE /b /pp To ensure the company operates smoothly by securing necessary materials and services at the best possible terms and conditions, in line with the relevant Purchasing strategy. To guarantee managing supplier relationships and market dynamics, representing the Purchasing Organization in Platform Meetings, and collaborating with the Platform Team to ensure the efficient launch of new products. To analyze requirements, scout suppliers, negotiate deals, award contracts, ensure quality standards, timely delivery, optimize costs, promote sustainability, and mitigate supply chain risks. /p pb RESULT AREAS / MAIN ACTIVITIES /b /pulli Ensures the purchasing of Goods and Services: Ensures sourcing and negotiating terms conditions for goods, materials, and services to meet the company’s operational requirements, considering cost, quality, technical, and delivery targets. /lili Guarantees Supplier Management: Guarantees building and maintaining effective relationships with suppliers, ensuring a professional, ethical, and consistent approach. /lili Monitors Market Analysis: Monitors overall market trends, competitor strategies, and suppliers to identify risks and opportunities. /lili Provides Cost Management: Provides analysis on costs, reviews cost reduction activities, identifies and negotiates opportunities to improve prices or overall total cost of ownership. Monitors and controls project costs to stay within budget, implementing design to cost and resourcing activities when needed. /lili Ensures Compliance: Ensures compliance with company guidelines, purchasing policies, and procedures during supplier negotiations and contract awarding. /lili Keeps track of Performance Monitoring and Risk Assessment: Keeps track of the performance of suppliers and procurement activities, identifying potential risks in the supply chain, and developing mitigation strategies to ensure project success throughout the entire project lifetime. /lili Coordinates Quality Assurance and Problem Resolution: Coordinates activities with the project team to ensure that the procured goods meet the required quality standards. Addresses any supply problems that may impact business operations and resolves issues related to price, quality, delivery, or invoices. /lili Selects Supplier Identification and Selection: Selects suppliers in line with the Purchasing strategy or identifies new ones if not available, who can meet the project’s requirements in terms of quality, cost, and delivery time. /lili Ensures Contract Management: Ensures drafting, reviewing, and managing contracts with suppliers (such as NDA, Nomination Letter, Letter of Intent, Development Agreement). /lili Supervises Production Readiness: Supervises suppliers’ industrialization phase and supports logistics to ensure timely delivery of prototypes and PPAP samples. /lili Chooses Sustainable Supplier Selection: Chooses suppliers who adhere to sustainable practices, such as reducing carbon footprint (renewable energy, eco-friendly materials, etc.), and ensures fair labor practices. /li /ul pb MAIN REQUIREMENTS: /b /pulli Relevant experience in Purchasing is required. /lili Experience with international suppliers is preferred. /lili Experience in the Automotive industry is preferred. Other relevant industries might be an asset. /lili Experience with Office suite is required. /lili Experience with SAP is preferred. /lili Autonomy /lili Negotiation /lili Resilience /lili Commitment /lili Proactivity /lili Organization /li /ul