The purchasing department of Mex is looking for a Lead Buyer. As Lead Buyer, you report directly to the site Purchasing Manager. This is a permanent contract, 100% activity rate. Start date is to be discussed. As a Lead buyer, you are in charge of executing a sourcing strategy for the assigned spend and you are accountable for sourcing economic performance.
Key responsibilities :
Identify and implement purchasing performance initiatives (LT Red, Outsourcing,…)
Generate and execute Material cost reduction initiatives
Select material sources ensuring compliance with strategic panels
Propose alternative sources to secure supply continuity
Support obsolescence project with site/PL stakeholders
Manage RFQ and TCO analysis
Ensure accuracy of SAP data, coordinating data cleaning and update
Set up Rolling Contract in line with SCM colleagues
Analyze and solve root cause of price discrepancies
Contribute to site/PL routines
Participate to reviews with local stakeholders as the key contact point for purchasing activities
Perform "Supplier Lead" tasks: Business Review, Negotiation, Supply Agreement, Price list update, NDA, T&C's, Escalations,…
Key Activities :
Perform Purchasing activities according the Sourcing Process
Implement Sourcing strategies
Contribute to Material cost reduction according the Site/PL targets
First point of escalation for the Site/PL stakeholders
Local supply risk mitigation
Ensure compliance with P2P process including price list implementation. RFQ and invoice reconciliation
Act as the "Supplier Lead" for his/her allocated suppliers
Experience required :
5+ years Sourcing experience in an international organization
Master degree in procurement / technical degree (i.e. Mechanical) is a strong plus
Required competences :
English fluent: ability to work in English (written AND spoken)
Excellent knowledge of SAP
Costing
Team player
Global mindset
Change management
Technical drawing analysis
Communication
Ability to negotiate and influence
Autonomy, time management
Sourcing processes
Analytical skills
Negotiation skills
Solution driven
Expertise in required scope or strong experience in mechanical knowledge combined with willingness to learn purchasing technics and strategy.
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