Main MISSIONS
The Commodity Lead Buyer (CLB) reports to the Regional Purchasing Director (RPD) of the corresponding Material Group.
The Commodity Lead Buyer is the second escalation level in case of blocking point with a Supplier.
The Commodity Lead Buyer is responsible for panel management. To that aim;
- The Commodity Lead Buyer, alerts and puts in place actions to reduce the operational risks within his / her area of responsibility and applies escalation process when necessary.
- The Commodity Lead Buyer builds strategies on commodities assigned, including a cost structure analysis by technology.
For direct purchasing, the Commodity Lead Buyer :
Deals with the Suppliers data panel management when blocking point is raised by mass production purchasing teamNegotiates and implements contracts when there is a major change on the standard documentEnsures market benchmark (raw material follow-up, new comers, innovation, Business intelligence)Conducts the first business with a new supplierDeploy master agreement making sure they are aligned vs AKWEL sales and market evolutionsValidates that all the documents are in place for the creation of a new LPAEnsures a regular follow-up of the supplier performance with the corresponding buyer making sure the action plan is robust enough and is progressing at the correct speedManages QCDP complex situations and roadblocks raised by the Buyer / RPDBrings support to Buyers for annual negotiations or take the lead on RPD instructionsMust apply all quality procedures and operating instructions within the framework of operations linked to his job and the rules defined by the Group. Agrees to act in accordance with the ethical rules of the Group.
Requirements
Qualifications and Experience :
Minimum of Bachelor’s Degree in engineering. 5 years minimum Purchasing experience in the manufacturing sector on the Commodities he will have to manage, reinforced by metal knowledge for 3 years.Professional Abilities :
Listening, Enthusiasm, Team spirit, Perseverance, Networking, Decision making, CommunicationMulti task abilities & capacity to prioritizeProject managementAbilities to organize and coordinate meetingsKnowledge in finance & cash managementEnglish Fluent, other language used in the perimeter of activity is a plusGood IT skills : Office, SAPAble to travel in foreign countriesTechnical Knowledge :
Results-oriented, with QCDP mindsetPurchasing process knowledge : Supply base managementManagement of RFQ processes & sourcingContracts management (negotiation, legal,…)Expertise in metal commodity; sheet metal, plating, air tubes, heat / surface treatment.Project management