Tier 1 Automotive - commercial back-up systems for Trucks, Construction, and Agricultural Equipment. 

The primary purpose of this position is to develop and manage strategies for the  assigned commodities.  Supports operations at site level: manages the local suppliers, ensures the compliance of contracts, and manages Suppliers’ performance. 

Be a partner to key stakeholders, primarily Supply Chain; provide support through all steps of the Purchasing process. Develop and manage the  purchasing strategies.  

Strategic Sourcing : 
- Perform market studies, benchmarks, participate to international forums, 
- Drive logistics saving plan and continuous improvement with suppliers, 
- Manage Vendors Qualification and qualify new suppliers which can bring value to the supply chain 


Manage RFP Process, including : 
- Risk Analysis, 
- Manage cost and commitment strategy in coordination with assigned commodities, 
- Lead financial and contractual negotiations, 
- Facilitate to stakeholders key contractual aspects of the negotiated deals. 

Vendor Management : 
- Build, lead and optimize Strategic Vendor Management program for assigned commodities, 
- Manage strategic partners governance including contractual relationship, performance monitoring (thru Business Reviews, KPIs …), 
- Manage financial dimension of the contracts. 

Compliance : 
- Support supplier audits, 
- Accountable for compliance with Purchasing processes & procedures: good documentation practices 
- Lead some continuous improvement initiatives Qualifications - Minimum education required is a Bachelor Degree with 5 years supply chain experience. Masters/ MBA and +5 years of experience in Tier 1 Automotive Purchasing, experience in an international environment and project management experience all preferred. 
- Individual should be open-minded, with potential to grow within the organization. 

Minimum education required is a Bachelor Degree with 5 years supply chain experience. Masters/ MBA and +5 years of experience in Tier 1 Automotive Purchasing, experience in an international environment ideal. 

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.