Manager - Product Line Purchasing - Manufacturing/Auto

The position shall execute operational purchasing for BU and support the factory along with supporting the implementation of strategic sourcing results and promote the operational efficiency. The position holder shall work closely with the internal stakeholders and execute BU unique categories purchasing activities. (Implement contracts, agreements, and new processes)

- Perform PL/BU purchasing according to defined strategies and frameworks:

- Lead negotiations and sign PL/BU agreements up to a defined and agreed upon value for suppliers delegated by Global Category Managers,

- Coordinate purchasing cost reduction or supplier consolidation projects by delegation of Global Category Managers,

- Review purchase requisitions and identify sources of supply for spot buys,

- Advise internal stakeholders on procurement issues, providing support and guidance at all stages of the procurement cycle,

- Advise stakeholders on modifications from original requests (if alternative, more cost efficient, or otherwise beneficial alternatives exist),

- Work with end user and supplier in order to resolve issues,

- Continuously track supplier performance according to defined QCDIM,

- Select BU unique categories contract/supplier to fill requisitions in accordance with defined strategy and agreements.

- Participate as required in global and regional strategic sourcing projects:

- Provide BU unique category market data and information to global strategic sourcing teams,

- Validate completeness and relevance of RFI/RFP for unique categories,

- Participate in the evaluation and selection of PL/BU specific suppliers.

- Work in close collaboration with Global Category Managers, as well as end users, to ensure local acceptance and implementation of sourcing strategy:

- Actively participate in the validation of the sourcing strategy implementation approach,

- Actively participate in the implementation of new contracts.

- Track key performance indicators on supplier and internal customer contract compliance.

- Define and take corrective actions to improve contracts compliance

- Drive BU unique categories sourcing initiatives as agreed with Purchasing Group Manager:

- Perform BU sourcing activities up to a defined and agreed value by delegation of the Global Category Manager,

- Perform BU market analysis, and define appropriate sourcing strategy, including scan of the supply market for innovations and technologies for unique categories when no specific sourcing manager is assigned.

- Manage BU sourcing projects when delegated by Global Category Manager, when there is one:

- Screen, short list and select potential BU specific suppliers through a Request for Information (RFI), Request for Proposal (RFP) & Request for Quotation (RFQ) process,

- Develop negotiation strategy and lead supplier, or if delegated by Global Category Manager, negotiations when category is unique,

- Initiate and conduct supplier evaluations and supplier audits, when category is unique, or if delegated by Global Category Manager, and in close link with Quality.

- Support Purchasing Business Plan, Forecasts and Standard Cost Calculation.

- Support implementation of new processes and systems, QCDIM, NSDC, CSR & sustainability requirements. Support the factory in NSDC implementation.