Commodity lead buyer

Our site in Romania is specialized in the manufacture of molded parts, shaping and assembling fuel tubes. We are looking for people ready to respond to this challenge in order to enlarge our team and continue to satisfy our customers pledged to our present and future success.

AKWEL is recruiting a corporate position located in Romanian branch (Ghiroda, Calea Aviatorilor, Timis):

Main mission: Is responsible for building-up and controlling his /her supplier base and optimizing the purchases of his /her portfolio in compliance with the rules and objectives of the Group (quality, cost, delivery, quantity

• Consolidates the Group’s needs within his /her scope and anticipates their evolutions.
• Analyses his /her markets and monitors new technologies and transmit the information to internal department (Sales, Design department, Innovation...)
• Manages his /her supplier base on the defined Geographical zone (design, performance review, contractual aspects ...)
• Conducts a wide sourcing, with cost structure analysis, by technology. He /She conducts the first business with a new supplier
• Anticipates « low cost »sources which can be used in development
• Negotiates with key account suppliers (participation of Regional Purchasing Director or Executive VP Purchasing if required), integration feedback from the whole SUP01 Process contributors
• Allocates Markets according to the proposal of the Project Buyers (previously validated by the Regional Purchasing Director)
• Provides reporting based on defined terms.
• Guarantees best economic performance within area of competence coordinating Cost reduction action plan in link with Buyer as well as insure that all levers are used (technical, QCD workshop, resourcing...)
• Bring support to the Buyer in dealing with QRSQC in case of roadblocks with his/her suppliers.

Qualification & Experience:

Technical education (engineer) reinforced by 10 years minimum Purchasing experience in automotive industry on the Commodity (Electronic parts) he will have to manage.

Professional abilities:

• Good listening skills, persuasive, relationship skills, interpersonal skills, analytical and concise, autonomous
• Ability to coordinate in a functional position.
• Proficient user of Microsoft Office.
• Proficiency in English.
• French language can be an important advantage.

Technical knowledge:

• Expertise in purchasing techniques (consultation, negotiation, business follow-up…).
• Good knowledge of current regulations.
• Must have a comprehensive knowledge of the various specialities included in the “Purchasing Management” process (project, quality, logistics, accounting).
• Must have a general knowledge of different aspects of a business (management, manufacturing, etc…) in regards to supplier relations.