Major ResponsibilitiesImplementation of adequate measures to reach the Company goals in coordination with General Category Manager and the plants responsible.New project contracting in the Region including local prices, payments terms, contract negotiations, tryouts material tracking, etcDaily business including sourcings, bid comparisons, negotiations, system process, credit, quality and logistics escalations support.Release of commitments and administrations in SAP for Purchase Orders, Delivery programs, etc.Support to Category Manager and Global Strategic Purchasing for annual prices negotiations and discounts.Control and support to get the rebates agreements. Report Quarterly the rebates evolution.Propose potential synergies between plants.Follow and maintain a supplier panel, Commodity strategy in coordination with the Category Manager and the Global Procurement.To maintain a regional overview of the business (statistics, suppliers, revenues, market trend, etc.)Responsible for savings programs and tracking. To take initiatives to improve the productivity.During development phase to provide the market prices and the price evolution.
Knowledge and EducationCommercial and/or technical backgroundDesirable: An engineer, ADE or economist specializing in materials management/purchasing with a strong technical understandingExperience in the specialists areas of Plastic Injection in the automotive industry: Tools, materials, components, processes, etc.At least 3 years in a similar position on the automotive industry inside of a dynamic international company.
Skills and CompetenciesNegotiating skills and guaranteed completion that have grown in negotiations with national and international partners.Resins & Paints market knowledge in Europe.English & Spanish language mandatory.