Category Buyer

il y a 3 jours

Nantes, France HITACHI ASTEMO FRANCE S.A.S. Temps plein

**Description**

Category buyer for casting (scope EU): BRBU : Aluminium & iron

**_ Market intelligence and budget preparation_**:
Propose strategic path to Global Category Manager

Provide economic insights and trends on regional market

Propose new ideas of savings

Active participation in AOP preparation

**_ Perform sourcing and ensure commercial supplier performance_**

Send RFQ to suppliers

Scout the market locally

Organize and lead the sourcing decisions in her/his area of responsibility

Select suppliers

Negotiate annually or on spot with suppliers (prices, payment terms, tooling, commercial clauses,)

Negotiate and formalize contracts

**_ Manage supplier base _**

Maintain and develop contacts with suppliers

Develop supplier panel

Ensure commercial supplier performance

Contribute to projects to optimize supplier performance

**_ Support plants_**

Support Business Unit plants in any operational discussions with suppliers in case of escalation requested (quality, delivery,)

**Key Professional Competencies**:
Automotive and supplier knowledge

Knowledge of the category related for the role

Customer focus ability

Proven negotiation skills

Purchasing & procurement tools

Fluent English level

**Key Personal Competencies**

Implementation & Result Orientation

Influence & Persuasion

Collaboration & Teamwork

Stress & Pressure / Being Resilient - Rhythm & Intensity

Relationship Building & Networking

**Qualification & Experience**

Bachelor/Master degree in Engineering, Business studies or equivalent

At least 3 years of experience working in purchasing service

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