Company Description Tier 1 Automotive - commercial back-up systems for Trucks, Construction, and Agricultural Equipment. Job Description The primary purpose of this position is to develop and manage strategies for the assigned commodities. Supports operations at site level: manages the local suppliers, ensures the compliance of contracts, and manages Suppliers’ performance. Be a partner to key stakeholders, primarily Supply Chain; provide support through all steps of the Purchasing process. Develop and manage the purchasing strategies. Strategic Sourcing : - Perform market studies, benchmarks, participate to international forums, - Drive logistics saving plan and continuous improvement with suppliers, - Manage Vendors Qualification and qualify new suppliers which can bring value to the supply chain Manage RFP Process, including : - Risk Analysis, - Manage cost and commitment strategy in coordination with assigned commodities, - Lead financial and contractual negotiations, - Facilitate to stakeholders key contractual aspects of the negotiated deals. Vendor Management : - Build, lead and optimize Strategic Vendor Management program for assigned commodities, - Manage strategic partners governance including contractual relationship, performance monitoring (thru Business Reviews, KPIs …), - Manage financial dimension of the contracts. Compliance : - Support supplier audits, - Accountable for compliance with Purchasing processes & procedures: good documentation practices - Lead some continuous improvement initiatives Qualifications - Minimum education required is a Bachelor Degree with 5 years supply chain experience. Masters/ MBA and +5 years of experience in Tier 1 Automotive Purchasing, experience in an international environment and project management experience all preferred. - Individual should be open-minded, with potential to grow within the organization. Qualifications Minimum education required is a Bachelor Degree with 5 years supply chain experience. Masters/ MBA and +5 years of experience in Tier 1 Automotive Purchasing, experience in an international environment ideal. Additional Information All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.