Suppliers QCD performances, Risk Management, Negotiation management
Achievement of QCD objectives for the Commodity
Development of excellent negotiation plans, negotiations with strategic & core suppliers.
Manage critical situations appropriately. If required, take the lead to solve critical situations.
Deliver VAVE contribution and Innovation input of suppliers.
Measurement and monitoring of supplier performance to achieve QCD targets
Pro-active risk identification and development of risk mitigation plans
Ensure suppliers are supporting ESG initiatives to contribute to the environment and society
Management
Apply and share Best Practices, support the development of BIC
Participate in, and lead if required, commodity actions with the regions
Work closely together with regional Procurement Teams
Ensure alignment of Regional Commodity network, (RB, RM) with Automotive strategy
Reporting and System
Ensure transparency and accuracy of data in the procurement systems.
Ensure compliance with all relevant internal & external standards, policies (in particular DoA) and applicable regulations in her / his area of responsibility.
Act with integrity and full respect of business ethics.
Essential Qualifications & Experience
Master/Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in a business or engineering discipline with specialization in international
Procurement
Fluent in English, with an international mind set.
Minimum 7 years experience Procurement teams, thereof min 3 years in international Procurement teams in
a global industrial / automotive environment.
• Leader in problem solving and project approach
• Experienced with International matrix organization
Essential Competencies
• Leadership and charisma
• Results oriented with strong written and oral communications skills at all levels
• Proven ability of team management and leadership
• Available to travel (up to 30% of working time) on global level
• Complex Negotiation skills
• Experience on Chemical, Resins, Rubber... procurement
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