Senior Buyer - Automotive Procurement and Supplier Management

Senior Buyer

The primary responsibilities of the Buyer are the execution of strategies to deliver program targets, TVM goals, Global Commodity Business Plans covering regional objectives and execution of supply base development strategies.

To Deliver the TVM Targets

Issue PO/TO in SAP

Capacity Study follow ups with Cross functional Team and Suppliers

Claim / LSP Processing

Negotiation with suppliers on Running Change parts

Resourcing ownership

EDT& Non EDT Recovery

Suspended payments support

Team Co ordination Activity

 

 

Education/ Knowledge

Education - Bachelor Engineering degree …

Experience - 5 to 8 years of related experience (Automotive buying experience preferred)

1) Excellent research, data mining, analytical and problem-solving skills 2) Extremely good Presentation & Communication skills (written and verbal)
3) Attitude to work in a challenging environment & Attitude to improve is a must
4) Ability to understand cost drivers and achieve desired cost structures
5) Good Manufacturing Process knowledge of various commodities
6) Able to lead structured supplier meetings and drive desired outcomes
7) Be an excellent negotiator, drive creative solutions & self-starter.
8) Keep up commitments on time; Be Proactive and question logically
9) Willing to learn/teach and share experiences with team members

Manufacturing Process knowledge, Negotiation, Project Management, and GPDS skills

Able to work in different time zone and manage relationships with regional supply base / Cross-functional / JV team; Proficiency in below competencies

Experience Level

Senior Level