Commodity Buyer

**Join us and be a pioneer for a green transport revolution.** **Automotive Cells Company (ACC) is one of Europe’s newest and most exciting high-tech companies. Backed by Saft-Total, Stellantis and Mercedes-Benz,** ACC is set to **power the future of the automotive industry** by innovating in battery technology. We aim to produce sustainable, affordable, high-capacity, longer-life batteries as a** cleaner alternative to current energy sources**. We have created an R&D center and new state-of-the art facility in Nouvelle Aquitaine, France, and we are building gigafactories in Germany and Italy, in addition to the one already built in Hauts de France. We need a range of **skilled and agile people** to bring our vision to life, especially in the areas of industrialization, mechanical design, testing/prototyping and any other function of a new-born company. If you’re looking to take your career further than you imagined, if you’re passionate about creating cleaner transport, we’d like to hear from you. Our core Values are : Pioneering Spirit, Fast & Agile, Excellence, Greener & Cleaner **Accelerating sustainable mobility for all.** **Job description**: **Overall job definition**: In charge of the Purchasing activities of its Commodity (Materials/Parts). Building strategy & leading QCT Performance from innovation to Mass Production. **Main missions**: - Define/Establish - Establish the sourcing strategy of Chemicals / Non active Materials - Build - Scouts and assesses the potential suppliers for Chemicals / Non active Materials - Builds the Technical, Industrial and Purchasing strategy for its commodity with relevant ACC stakeholders - Build its Commodity Cost Reduction Roadmap (Commercial Productivity, Monozukuri, Design to Cost ) - Guarantee - Ensure the serial life management of its commodity by securing the execution of the contracts and improving the supplier performance: savings, supply, quality - Ensure Purchasing Key Performance Indicator reporting for Chemicals / Non active Materials - Support Purchase Order activity and Gigafactories deliveries - Lead - Manage the Supplier Business Relationship - Leads & Manages RFI, RFQ, supplier selection and contracting in strong interaction with Projects, Engineering, Quality and Supply Chain - Contribute - Supports and promotes industrial supplier projects in Europe. - Contribute to ACC Cost competitiveness by achieving Commodity Sourcing budget and cost reduction target - Challenge Supplier on Energy, CO2 and ESG (Scope1/2/3 roadmap achievement & compliancy) - Share - Share and Promote supplier innovation, bringing technical and/or economical ACC advantage - Share and Promote ACC Brand image including ESG & CO2 **Profile**: **Knowledge**: - Purchasing Key Process (Panel Management, Sourcing, Contract) - Negotiation skills - Logistics Notions - Finance Notions - Legal Notions **Experience**: - At least 3 years as a Commodity Buyer - Domain : Industrial Buyer Material or Chemicals industries. **Qualifications**: - Diplomas : Master Degree in Engineering and/or Business Field (Purchasing specialization) - Languages : English mandatory / French, German, Italian, Chinese as a plus **Some extra skills which make the difference**: EV Battery Supplier Base, EV Battery key cost driver Knowledge for material & components purchased would be a plus **Why join us?** **Our Advantages and Perks**: new premises, parking spaces reserved for carpoolers, possibility of recharging your electric car on reserved spaces in our parking lot. You will also benefit from access to our Sports & Culture association, conferences, and also sports, holidays and culture subsidy. **Our process usually involves 3 interviews: 2 technical and one HR.** > 3 ans