Indirect Material Buyer will be responsible to manage sourcings, contract execution and supplier performance for an assigned set of commodities.

 

The buyer is accountable for the following activities: 

To define or contribute to the Commodity Strategy (COMMS) of his/her perimeter To prepare and manage RFQ (Request for quotation) in line with the bidlist defined through the commodity strategy of the perimeter in charge To make supplier Recommendation (REC) during Sourcing Table decision meetings To generate the Purchase Agreement (contract) in line with the supplier selection made (REC) To ensure contract execution : terms & conditions To manage escalation level with suppliers when needed for performance issues To prepare, manage, execute resourcings To manage and negotiate purchasing performance through negotiating and monitoring the whole set of available leverages  To coordinate and prepare various business reviews with suppliers To manage the administrative work attached to these activities (Purchase orders, amendments, etc) To manage reportings (eg: Performance roadmap)

 

Main deliverables 

Recommendation of suppliers according to sourcing timing, cost targets and commodity strategy Elaborate and ensure the signature of the Purchase Agreement and or GT&Cs Economical performances including VO, in line with Division and Commodity Group’s targets All business administration linked to this position

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Business Five years of experience in relevant field. Ideally, many years of professional experience as a buyer in the international environment Must be well organized, self-motivated, capable of managing conflict, ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, build intercultural competence, maintain strong relationships, and compile complex information Must be capable of succeeding in a fast-paced environment, effectively interface with cross-functional teams, and external business partners Perform independent price/cost analysis and economic comparisons to facilitate negotiations and finalize contracts Develop and implement new markets, sources, and strategies for global procurement, possess strong negotiation skills and the ability to think and act strategically. Strong communication skills; capable of presenting to all levels including executive management Proficient in MS Office

Preferred Qualifications:

Master's degree Experience in the Automotive Industry Strong leadership skills Language Skills: Negotiating in English (oral and written) other foreign languages are desirable Experience: SAP; Qlik and Ariba

At Stellantis, we assess candidates based on qualifications, merit and business needs. We welcome applications from people of all gender identities, age, ethnicity, nationality, religion, sexual orientation and disability.  Diverse teams will allow us to better meet the evolving needs of our customers and care for our future.