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AKWEL

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 AKWEL is an international and independent automotive components manufacturer operating in two main areas of activity: fluids management and mechanisms. As a Tier 1 supplier, with an industrial presence in 20 countries covering 5 continents, and 34 manufacturing sites, the group has more than 8,000 employees.
 
 
 We are looking for:
 
 
 
 BUYER
 
 
 
 Main responsibilities and duties :
 
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 For a dedicated Region, Material Group or Countries for indirect, based on guidance given by his/her Senior Buyer or Director or recommendation from Commodity Lead Buyer (CLB), the Buyer is fully responsible for managing his/her suppliers base from Start of Production until business end of life.
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 The Buyer is responsible about the Operational Performance KPIs achievement, and supplier action plan follow up in case of deviation.
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 The Buyer is in close contact with the CLB to ensure the Purchasing Strategy execution and Performance review.
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 The Buyer is responsible about the Productivity Plan definition and execution with suppliers, in relation with product line teams and operations.
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 The buyer is involved in the Budget definition, but responsible for the execution and reporting on his commodity
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 He is the first contact in case of escalation.
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 Requirements :
 
 
 
 Qualifications &amp; Experience
 
 
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 Degree/Diploma in Engineering.
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 More than 5 years of experience in the automotive industry procurement.
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 Professional abilities
 
 
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 Organizational skills, leading multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams, decision making power, synthetic thinking, rigor, interpersonal skills, strong sense of confidentiality;
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 Listening, Enthusiasm, Team spirit, Perseverance, Networking, Decision making, Communication
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 Multi task abilities &amp; capacity to prioritize
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 Abilities to organize and coordinate meetings
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 Knowledge in finance &amp; cash management
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 English Fluent, other language used in the perimeter of activity is a plus
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 Good IT skills: Office, SAP
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 Technical knowledge
 
 
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 Basic knowledge of working in SAP
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 Results-oriented, with QCDP mindset
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 Purchasing process knowledge:
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 Supply base management
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 Management of RFQ processes &amp; sourcing
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 Contracts management (negotiation, legal,...)
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 Project management
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 Localization:
 
 Pune, India
 
 
 
 Contract type:
 
 Permanent
 
 
 
 Department :
 
 Purchasing
 
 
 
 Starting date:
 
 5th January 2026
 
 
 
 Salary:
 
 Negotiable.
 
 
 
 
 
 If you are interested in this role and believe that you meet the requirements, please forward your CV and cover letter at: Anupam.CHATURVEDI@as.akwel-automotive.com before 1st December, 2025. Please note that incomplete application will not be taken into account.
 
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