Miejsce pracy: Balice, małopolskie
(ref. Buyer brakes)
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage sourcing activities for Foundation Brakes and Controlled Brakes commodity portfolio.
- Develop and implement commodity sourcing strategies aligned with business objectives.
- Identify, evaluate, and onboard new suppliers to improve competitiveness, quality, and supply resilience.
- Lead RFQ, RFI, and supplier benchmarking activities to achieve best total cost of ownership.
- Conduct commercial negotiations covering pricing, payment terms, tooling, logistics, and contractual agreements.
- Drive annual cost reduction initiatives and support budget planning through market intelligence and supplier negotiations.
- Analyse market trends, raw material developments, and supply chain risks affecting brake system components.
- Manage supplier performance through KPIs related to quality, delivery, cost, and service.
- Collaborate with Quality and Supplier Development teams to address supplier performance issues and implement corrective actions.
- Support new product launches by ensuring supplier readiness, capacity availability, and timely sourcing decisions.
- Lead sourcing decisions, supplier nominations, and business award recommendations.
Negotiate and manage long-term supply agreements and commercial contracts.
Ensure compliance with internal procurement policies, sustainability requirements, and applicable regulatory standards. - Monitor supplier capacity, financial stability, and operational risks to ensure supply continuity.
- Work closely with Engineering teams on value engineering and supplier innovation initiatives.
- Coordinate cross-functional sourcing projects with Manufacturing, Logistics, Finance, Quality, and Program Management.
- Maintain accurate procurement records, sourcing documentation, and supplier data within ERP systems.
- Support make-versus-buy analyses and strategic sourcing reviews.
Participate in supplier audits, business reviews, and executive-level supplier meetings. - Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on procurement efficiency and supply chain optimization.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, Economics, or related field.
- Experience in purchasing, procurement, strategic sourcing, or commodity management.
- Experience within the automotive industry is preferred.
- Understanding of Foundation Brakes, Controlled Brakes, braking systems, or related vehicle components is an advantage.
- Strong negotiation and contract management skills.
- Experience conducting supplier evaluations and sourcing projects.
- Knowledge of procurement processes, cost analysis, and supply chain management principles.
- Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency in ERP systems and Microsoft Office tools, particularly Excel.
- Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional and international environment.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Fluent English; additional languages are considered an asset.
* pola oznaczone gwiazdką są obowiązkowe
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