Job Description:

Participates in the creation of the commodity strategies and ensures implementation in respective region.
Responsible for market screening and supplier identification. Perform supplier audits.
Onboarding of suppliers: set-up necessary contracts like NDA, Code of Conduct, negotiate frame agreement incl. bonus, payment terms etc.
Prepares and presents new suppliers as challengers to the Sourcing Board.
Explain technical standards and provide constant coaching to suppliers.
Develop suppliers based on SWOT and agree upon action plans to ensure supplier meets expectations.
Support order processing as interface between suppliers and ordering plant (Procurement and stakeholder department). Remark: negotiation lead remains with Plant Procurement and design approval with ME of ordering plant.
Organize and moderate project kick-off meetings.
Proactive time and quality tracking based on time line and milestone checks.
Ensure fulfillment of all topics out of Specification of Requirements.
Pre-acceptance at supplier, implement buy-off procedure.
Problem solving and regular feedback loops with supplier, Procurement and ME.
Participates in networks across Procurement and other related functions e.g. ME.
Coordinate further activities like Supplier/- Tech days, VA/VE activities etc. with Global
Procurement, Engineering functions or other engaged functions as required.

Job Requirements:

Mechanical or electrical diploma or trade certificate
5 Years working experience with Jigs and Fixtures or special purposes machinery in the automotive industry
Intermediate level Excel, Word & PowerPoint skills required
Ability to create & present reports in Excel & PowerPoint
Experience in Procurement of Indirect Materials & Services, Tooling & Equipment, cost management, contract management and vendor relations will be advantageous.

Technical Expertise:

Understanding of Mechanical design standards.
Ability to interpret drawings and technical specification.
Familiar with equipment, tooling, jigs / fixtures, goods and services that are used in a manufacturing environment.
Project Management & tracking according to project milestones and supplier timing plans.
Supplier Development new and existing suppliers.

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