Components and Outsourced Manufacturing Buyer

The candidate will be:

• Responsible for a group of Sub-Commodities for Components (springs, stamping, turned parts, plastic, rubber parts, pistons, electromechanical parts etc) and Outsourced Manufacturing (painting, coating materials, heating treatments etc);
• Working in a cross functional Team with the Global Purchasing Dept, Local Operations, Quality and Logistics;
• Responsible to develop and implement the purchasing strategy on Components and Outsourced Manufacturing in order to maximize the company’s results;
• Responsible to develop and design a proper supplier base in USA and Mexico in accordance to the guidelines of the Global Purchasing Manager, in terms of cost competitiveness, quality, service & innovation;
• Responsible to identify risks and opportunities involved in each sourcing process.

Professional Qualifications & experiences (Hard Skills)

• In-depth experience of Purchasing (NOT LOGISTICS OR PLANNING), at least 5 years, in a multi-country environment and complex Purchasing Organizations.
• Good knowledge and understanding of Purchasing best practice. Experience in buying Components and Outsourced Manufacturing services in an Automotive Companies and in-depth knowledge of the NA supply chain market.
• Ability to work in a truly global organization. Proven experience of working in a fast moving and result driven environment which demands to work under pressure most of the time.

Education / Languages

• Bachelor's degree preferably in Engineering, Manufacturing, Finance, Business or other relevant discipline.

Personal attributes

• Entrepreneurial skills in terms of innovation and problem solving
• Tenacity, tough-mindedness
• Ability to demonstrate strong commitment and team working abilities
• Strong level of autonomy
• Results- driven
• High level of negotiation, influencing and communication skills.