Commodity Leader Transport & Packaging (m/f/d), Augsburg

"Technical Perfection and automotive passion" is what defines Faurecia. We design, engineer and provide the best in technology, systems and services for automobile makers in every major market on all five continents. If you share our ambition for technical perfection and our passion for all things automotive, Faurecia has a career for you.

"Faurecia, a driving force…for your professional growth."

Missions

The main missions of the role are to:

• Manage the assigned team of commodity buyers
• Deploy within the Division/Region the purchasing strategy and panel construction
• Develop market intelligence and analysis
• Pilot supplier selection and implement supplier panel consolidation plan
• Develop and implement tools to improve global productivity (BLC, e-sourcing, value analysis…)
• Negotiate general agreements with the main supplier of assigned commodities
• Lead the supplier performance evaluation and improvement
• Construct the annual productivity budget
• Track monthly savings performance and manage forecast vs budget
• Manage insolvencies of suppliers and steer corrective action plan
• Ensure Internal Control Process Compliance (segregation of responsibilities)
• Deployment of the Faurecia Transport Management System (SAP TM)
• Coordinate / participate in plant logistics optimisation workshops
• Ensure the interface between the logistics and purchasing departments

Profile

• Master's degree in business/engineering, specialisation in international purchasing a plus
• 5 to 8 years experience in Purchasing in an industrial / supply chain capacity
• Proven experience in a management role
• Knowledge of supply portfolio and market research and analysis
• Supply chain management principles
• Understanding of sourcing strategies and application (make or buy analysis,…)
• Deep understanding of business practices, market dynamics and trends.
• Knowledge of contractual and legal aspects
• Analytical / Financial skills
• English fluent + profficient in German French
• International mindset
• Negotiation and interpersonal skills
• Project management