About this role
The role supports coordination between the Purchasing function and platform teams (engineering / manufacturing / supply chain) for the development and serial production of vehicles. This includes responsibility of a dedicated perimeter, supporting the purchasing team during supplier selection, managing suppliers, coordinating multidisciplinary teams during project development, carrying out supplier relationships, and ensuring appropriate actions to guarantee observance of contracts.
ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION
Supplier kick-off after supplier award is confirmedNegotiate potential volume increases during developmentControl and negotiate the impact of changes during development, with a focus on economic negotiations and timingFinal Start of Production price release, including project changes noticesDetect troubled suppliers and potential shortages then follow up with stakeholders to support escalationSupport Supplier Quality teams to meet capacity and quality convergence targetsLead summary meetings with suppliers and key internal stakeholdersWok with cross functional specialty teams to manage negotiationsMAIN DELIVERABLES
Achieve Total Production Cost TargetsNegotiate Quality Cost technical performance terms and Engineering ChangesGuarantee the Supplier Tool Kick offOpen or obtain the orders at the right timeAchieve the Final Price targets according to the project needsMonitor prices and supplier's capacities during development phase Master’s degree (Bac+5) with a specialization in Procurement / LogisticsMinimum 3 years of experience in procurementProven experience in purchasing and supplier negotiationProficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)Strong report writing skills with the ability to synthesize informationProactive mindset with the ability to take initiativeResponsive with a professional attitudeGood knowledge of negotiation techniquesProfessional working proficiency in French (B2–C1) and English (B2–C1)