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 confirmed
- Negotiate potential volume increases during development
- Control and negotiate the impact of changes during development, with a focus on economic negotiations and timing
- Final Start of Production price release, including project changes notices
- Detect troubled suppliers and potential shortages then follow up with stakeholders to support escalation
- Support Supplier Quality teams to meet capacity and quality convergence targets
- Lead summary meetings with suppliers and key internal stakeholders
- Wok with cross functional specialty teams to manage negotiations
MAIN DELIVERABLES
Achieve Total Production Cost Targets
Negotiate Quality Cost technical performance terms and Engineering Changes
Guarantee the Supplier Tool Kick off
Open or obtain the orders at the right time
Achieve the Final Price targets according to the project needs
Monitor prices and supplier's capacities during development phase
Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Finance, Supply Chain Management, IT, or related fields
Minimum 5 years of experience in purchasing or other disciplines that require significant negotiation and/or exposure to sourcing/project management processes
Ability to demonstrate past results achievement and leadership skills while working in cross-functional teams
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Must be comfortable interfacing with all levels of management
Self-motivated
Ability to lead and take ownership of projects
Ability to adapt to urgent requests
Our benefits reflects the FCA commitment to helping you reach your personal and professional goals. In addition to an environment that promotes career development, we offer benefits for a healthy lifestyle and a rewarding future, designed to take care of you and your family, in various stages of life.
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