Purchasing manager

We are looking for a PURCHASING MANAGER (VAG Group cars related spare parts)

We are hiring a purchasing Manager, a driven and ambitious person, capable of managing the whole range of activities related to the acquisition and administration of the spare parts portfolio of a specific car brand. This is an important role in the organization and requires strong collaboration with external partners and internal team members.

Main responsibilities

·       Ensures rigorous, on time, follow up and implementation of the existing policies and procedures related to purchasing of the specific category/segment/brand product range;

·       Ensures continuous development and implementation of new products/segments.

·       Recommends suppliers and products;

·       Plans, implements and manages the performance of the inventory, and suppliers;

·       Uses extensively the Material Requirements Planning module, to ensure adequate product availability

·       Participates in the brand reviews, identifies trends, innovations, gathers relevant insights, analysis and monitors market conditions and evolution, and alters accordingly the brand strategy and assortment optimization;

·       Analysis the product positioning in the market, ensures competitiveness – coordinates and ensures implementation of adequate promotional plans;

·       Participates in the sales forecasting process - accountability;

·       Analysis sales reports, customers’ demands, and coordinates with the Category Manager and the sales team to meet and exceed sales targets;

·       Builds effective relationships with suppliers, including contract negotiations.

Skills, Experience

·       University degree;

·       Automotive spare parts market knowledge, specific to the VAG Group;

·       Product/brand management experience -minimum 3 years;

·       A team-focused, collaborative approach – able to develop effective relationships across the organization at all levels; 

·       Communication, presentation, and negotiation skills;

·       Good listener, focused on gaining valuable customers’ insights (internal and external);

·       Well organized, with strong analytical skills;

·       Good command of English;

·       Advanced MS Office user (Word, Excel, PowerPoint);

·       SAP Business One knowledge would be an advantage;