Job SummaryFor our Strategic Sourcing division we are looking for a Procurement Manager who will select, manage and coordinate suppliers to meet company goals in regards to quality, delivery and cost. He / She will also implement accurate process of evaluation of suppliers proposal and strategic competition approach.LocationVignate (MI)ResponsibilitiesDevelops a qualified mix of Best Cost Countries and Local / Regional supply base to support current and anticipated material requirements, both for New Products and existing Product Portfolio.Supports Sourcing activities related to the procurement of goods and / or materials as assigned including source selection and Price / Lead Time benchmarking / negotiationInteract across the company in New Product Development, Innovation to Value (I2V) and Price Productivity projects and meet the critical deadlines to support New Product launches along with committed cost targetSupports cost out opportunities by negotiating with current Suppliers base and scouting source change opportunities, in line with Corporate goals and guidelinesWorks in conjunction with Category Teams and with key Plant Functions to secure a robust process-driven and seamless introduction of new Suppliers and effective management of current ones.Matches the new parts to be purchased with best-in-class Supplier through item enrichment, Lead Time and Cost to support Production timelines and goalsEngages negotiations with Suppliers to support Corporate goals in terms of Net Working CapitalSupports reporting activities on regular basis analysing Price differences for Purchased PartsOther responsibilities as assigned or required.Basic QualificationsBS / BA (or international equivalent) in a technical or business major5 / 7 yrs of experience in a Buyer role preferred, preferably in Industrial sectorTechnical background preferredFluent in English (written and spoken)Key CompetenciesStrong Negotiation skillsConflict and Risk Management skillsAbility to understand, manage and improve ProcessesEntrepreneurial mindset with the ability to take initiative, work independently and drive implementationAccustomed to an international work environmentProven track record of successful negotiations with vendors and internal customersStrong communication skills and ability to work successfully in Team structures around the worldStrong quantitative and analytical skillsRobust understanding of technical drawingsAbility to create spreadsheets, charts and reports that contain relevant performance and projections dataSAP knowledge preferredTravel & Work Arrangements / RequirementsApprox. 20% of travel requiredWhat We OfferDynamic international working environmentSmart Working Policy and flexible working timeEquity Grant programWelfare programInternal canteenLinkedin learning access
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