Industrial Purchaser (w/m/x) - Permanent role

ManpowerGroup's Recruitment Agency is hiring for one of its clients, an industrial company specializing in automotive, which is looking to hire a Purchaser (f/m/x) on a permanent contract.

YOUR RESPONSABILITIES:

 

As a Purchaser reporting to the Purchasing Manager, your primary focus will be on tracking and improving costs along the Supply Chain Components & Subcontracting Services.

• Managing a portfolio of components and subcontracting services.


• Handling RFQ, negotiating optimal conditions, and selecting suitable suppliers.


• Analyzing cost breakdowns of components and services, implementing corrective actions.


• Providing cost justifications for suppliers and subcontracting services.


• Improving the cost efficiency of the supply chain components from sub-suppliers to end suppliers.


• Overseeing Company & Customers' toolings at suppliers and subcontractors.


• Decision-making involvement during new project launches on components and suppliers.


• Setting up, tracking, and managing electricity & gas contracts.


• Following components from pre-serial production phase until end of production.


• Supporting Procurement Team in supply strategy (safety stock, consignment, etc.).


• Collaborating closely with Quality Suppliers Department to ensure supplier excellence.


• Maintaining updated purchasing modules in the ERP system.


• Market and supplier benchmarking for identifying opportunities and maintaining healthy competition.


• Managing Engineering Change requests from Suppliers' Service Providers.


• Tracking of KPIs, negotiation, benchmarking, cost reduction, savings, and reporting.


• Serving as the single point of contact between Supplier and Customer.


• Openness to travel.
  
   

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s degree in business management, Business Administration, or Purchasing focus.


• 5+ years of progressive experience in purchasing roles in the industry sector


• Technical background or understanding.


• Proficient in MRP (ERP) systems.


• Professional certifications (APICS, CPIM) preferred.


• Excellent English communication skills (written and verbal); proficiency in French and/or German is an asset.


• Strong negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).


• Ability to work collaboratively in teams.
  
   

TO APPLY:

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