The Buyer is the first escalation level in case of a blocking point with a Supplier.

For a dedicated region and Material Group, based on guidance given by his/her Director or recommendation by Commodity Lead Buyer (CLB), the Buyer is fully responsible for managing his/her suppliers based on assigned commodities from project phase up to end of life business, including spare parts management.

The Buyer is in charge of presenting, explaining, and collecting standard Purchasing documents to the Suppliers and then has the responsibility to ensure they are well reported in the Supplier Panel file with accurate data.

The Buyer optimizes purchases within his/her area of responsibility, meets the QCDP targets, follows the Suppliers’ action plan, and those within the Purchasing standards framework in close coordination with the CLB.

The Buyer identifies alerts and puts in place actions to reduce the operational risks within his/her area of responsibility and applies the escalation process when necessary.

The Buyer conducts/participates in annual and punctual negotiations with Suppliers. He/she supports the Operations and the Product Lines through regular formal meetings that may lead to action plans. Depending on his/her level of maturity/seniority, the Buyer may manage more strategic actions/missions.

REQUIREMENTS:

Qualifications and Experience:

A Bachelor’s degree reinforced by a minimum of 1 to 3 years’ experience in Commodity Purchasing in the manufacturing sector.

Professional abilities:

• Multi-task abilities & capacity to prioritize
• Project management
• Abilities to organize and coordinate meetings
• Knowledge in finance & cash management
• Fluent in English; other languages used in the perimeter of activity are a plus
• Able to travel to foreign countries

Technical knowledge:

• Deep knowledge and experience in rubbers
• Results-oriented, with QCDP mindset
• Purchasing process knowledge:
• * Supply base management
• * Management of RFQ processes & sourcing
• Project management
• Desirable updated VISA

Localization: IXTAC /ORIZABA/ JUAREZ PLANT (Mexico)

Contract type: Permanent

Department: Purchasing

If you are interested in this role and believe that you meet the requirements, please forward your CV and cover letter to: hr.ixt@na.akwel-automotive.com