Indirect Material Buyer will be responsible to manage sourcings, contract execution and supplier performance for an assigned set of commodities.
**The buyer is accountable for the following activities**:
To define or contribute to the Commodity Strategy (COMMS) of his/her perimeter
To prepare and manage RFQ (Request for quotation) in line with the bidlist defined through the commodity strategy of the perimeter in charge
To make supplier Recommendation (REC) during Sourcing Table decision meetings
To generate the Purchase Agreement (contract) in line with the supplier selection made (REC)
**To ensure contract execution**: terms & conditions
To manage escalation level with suppliers when needed for performance issues
To prepare, manage, execute resourcings
To manage and negotiate purchasing performance through negotiating and monitoring the whole set of available leverages
To coordinate and prepare various business reviews with suppliers
To manage the administrative work attached to these activities (Purchase orders, amendments, etc)
**To manage reportings (eg**: Performance roadmap)
Main deliverables
Recommendation of suppliers according to sourcing timing, cost targets and commodity strategy
Elaborate and ensure the signature of the Purchase Agreement and or GT&Cs
Economical performances including VO, in line with Division and Commodity Group's targets
All business administration linked to this position
**Basic Qualifications**:
Bachelor's degree in Business
Five years of experience in relevant field.
Ideally, many years of professional experience as a buyer in the international environment
Must be well organized, self-motivated, capable of managing conflict, ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, build intercultural competence, maintain strong relationships, and compile complex information
Must be capable of succeeding in a fast-paced environment, effectively interface with cross-functional teams, and external business partners
Perform independent price/cost analysis and economic comparisons to facilitate negotiations and finalize contracts
Develop and implement new markets, sources, and strategies for global procurement, possess strong negotiation skills and the ability to think and act strategically.
Strong communication skills; capable of presenting to all levels including executive management
Proficient in MS Office
**Preferred Qualifications**:
Master's degree
Experience in the Automotive Industry
Strong leadership skills
**Language Skills**: Negotiating in English (oral and written) other foreign languages are desirable
**Experience**: SAP; Qlik and Ariba
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.
As a global company, our employee packages will vary by country, customary norms and the legal entity into which you are hired.