Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline and/or engineering discipline
At least 3 years of experience in purchasing processes, preferably in the automotive industry
Good command of English both written and spoken
Strong communication, persuasion and analytic skills
A team player with the ability to work to tight deadlines in multi-discipline & cross functional teams
Demonstrated successful use of the TCO analysis, risk management and supplier relationship management
Demonstrates willingness to be flexible and adaptable to changing work environment ; ability to manage complexity
Good level of computer skills, SAP Knowledge, MS Office programs (Advanced MS-Excel knowledge is an asset)
Knowledge about problem solving tools is an asset (Lean, Six Sigma, Shainin RedX, etc.)
JOB DESCRIPTION
Purchase goods, materials, components, or services in line with specified cost, quality, and delivery targets
Making cost-effective negotiations with current/candidate suppliers and preparing the results in accordance with company procedures
Initiates purchase orders in the system according to the Purchase Requisitions
Work closely with the cross-functional project teams to ensure cost-effective purchase of goods and services
Preparing the contracts and documents necessary to ensure that purchase conditions, confidentiality and compliance obligations are fulfilled by all parties
Executing tenders and bidding activities, evaluation of the proposals in accordance with the defined processes
Create, maintain and review vendor records on system ensuring that all terms and conditions are updated as agreed by Central / Local Purchasing
Address and resolve invoice queries with suppliers ; Informs account Payable and Central / Local Purchasing
Monitoring supplier performance data, developing risk matrix in accordance with customer specific needs
Being a part of continuous improvement activities on supplier relations management