Our Client is an emerging growing trusted partner of the automotive manufacturers. With 4 plants, R&D and design offices in multiple locations across Europe and North Africa, they support their customer developments and international expansion by leading projects from design to production of key products, enriching the quality of life through smart connected mobility.
The Client Culture:
“Integration and focus on people competencies and development enable the span of our excellence across every level of our business. In the light of our core values, we provide our employees with an engaging work place where we encourage innovation, leadership, transparency and initiatives which we believe are the main drivers of our success.”
They are currently looking for an
Indirect Purchasing Manager – International Operations (M/F) Based in Turin - Italy
Full time Permanent Contract
In a context of “greenfield” - to face Growth and Globalization, a new Purchasing organization emerged for the International operations-, reporting to the Global Purchasing & Supply chain Director.
• Put in place a performing, efficient Indirect Purchasing organization
• Evaluate the Priorities to optimize the spending improving the business strategy and profitability on Indirect Materials, including but not limited to Equipment’s, Tooling’s and Logistics but also including Services.
• Create a strategic suppliers panel from sourcing , Bids, Negotiation of key supplier contracts providing leadership / roadmap in communication, implementation, coordination, and enforcement of strategies
• Take ownership on the daily operations and animate / coach/ train your local counterparts
The role will be also to design, implement and support the various processes and procedures of the Indirect Purchasing department, while driving improvements to the organization and improving efficiency.
Differently said, you will:
o Lead the category sourcing activities for the international operations. Develops and implements regional sourcing strategies for the category. Manages vendor selection and negotiation process for regional vendors. Communicates actively with all stakeholders to ensure alignment and performance management of the category.
o Apply supply base rationalization, development & spend management/segmentation to achieve relevant opportunities, requirements and constraints, including, geographic considerations, Best Cost Country (BCC), Plants specific needs, new technologies, product strategies and cost management goals
o Ensure alignment with global strategies and ways of working. Collaborate with Manufacturing to develop and execute category strategies.
o Directly solves operational issues with vendors. Reviews and resolves vendor claims and contracts for conformance.
In this role you will interact with the entire International and Turkey Purchasing Organizations, Plants, International Controller, Project Managers, Engineering and SPM teams.
Do You recognize yourself in this profile and you are ready for a fresh challenge joining a fast growing company? Willing to work in a multicultural environment in the automotive industry?
If yes, apply now by sending you application to: candidature@lirea-group.com with the related reference LI0140
WE LOOK FORWARD TO HEARING FROM YOU SOON.