• Participate & implement regional procurement strategies that are innovative, cost-effective, and incorporate the growing complexities and challenges within the industry
• Ensure that purchasing policy processes are in place to meet business objectives and operational needs, regarding price, quality and delivery targets, to optimize performance and productivity
• Conduct market research and analysis to identify new suppliers, materials, and cost-saving opportunities.
• Establish, Review and Manage contracts with suppliers and ensure favorable pricing and delivery terms while maintaining quality standards.
• To manage and negotiate annual increases proposed by suppliers, ensuring that the proposed increase is market related.
• Use appropriate resources (including Supplier Development) to ensure supplier partnerships and delivery of sourced products
• Manage relationships with suppliers. Select and develop new suppliers
• Build long-term relationships with vendors in the industry
• Provide management reports, key performance data and monitor cost
• Ensure parts are sourced in full and aligned to production schedules and customer requirements
• Lead cross-functional project for localization and outsourcing
• Lead and track annual cost saving project
• Ensuring full TE compliance respect
- Master’s degree in business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or related field required**
Professional Experience
- 3-5 years of experience in the automotive industry, in direct procurement or related field
- Project management capabilities
- Value stream mapping
Special Qualifications, Knowledge & Skills
- Understanding of the supply chain and value chain in the automotive industry
- Contract Negotiation**: Proven track record in negotiating contracts for direct goods and services in the automotive industry. Ability to negotiate pricing, terms, and quality to achieve optimal outcomes.
- Supplier Management**: Experience in managing supplier relationships in the automotive industry. Ability to develop and maintain positive relationships with suppliers, evaluate supplier performance, and address non-performance issues.
- Fluent in English and French, both written and spoken
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Strategic KPIs
- **Cost Savings**: Measures the amount of money saved by implementing procurement strategies and initiatives that result in cost reductions.
- **Procurement Cycle Time**: Measures the time it takes to complete the procurement process, from identifying the need to awarding the contract. Ensures that the procurement process is efficient and effective.
- **Environmental Sustainability**: Measures the organization's impact on the environment through its procurement activities. Ensures that the organization promotes sustainable practices in its procurement processes.
- Lead the process of procurement and documentation
Operational KPIs
- **Requisition to PO Conversion Rate**: Measures the percentage of requisitions that are successfully converted to purchase orders. Ensures that the procurement process is effective in meeting the needs of the organization.
- Core material productivity (CMP)
- Delivery STR
- Quality SATI
- Quality SCCC