Buyer Ii

**We open up your world with every drive**

Would you like to work on the development of roof systems for future car models together with some of the market leaders in the automotive industry? Inalfa Roof Systems is a world leading supplier for OEM automotive roof systems and still growing strong. Are you ready to grow with us?

Procure/purchase and set supplier strategy for all required materials and components for Inalfa Roof Systems products related to the assigned commodity.

**EDUCATION**:
Bachelor’s degree or experience equivalent.

**EXPERIENCE**:
More than 5 years of experience in the automotive industry within direct material in the purchasing department.

**KNOWLEDGE** **REQUIREMENTS**

(Include the ones required by position, customers, quality, and environment systems)

**Required**:

- Annual Budget
- Engineering changes process
- Supplier on boarding
- Cost model implementation
- Supplier Selection
- Purchasing KPI´s
- Supplier Business Review

**Language**:Fluent English

**Software**:Microsoft Office, Purchasing ERP (Infor), Smarteam, secure file transfer.

**RESPONSBILIITIES**:Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Achieving annual cost reduction objectives for the assigned commodity by negotiation, resourcing, or Value Analyzing Value Engineering.
- Plans, organizes, directs, and controls activities related to the procurement function for the assigned commodity.
- Analyzes market and delivery conditions to determine present and future material availability and prepares market analysis reports for the assigned commodity.
- Utilizes appropriate cost analysis, negotiation, and purchasing techniques to ensure quality, price, delivery, and service.
- Initiate, lead/manage, and actively support cost reduction initiatives. Ensure appropriate detailed cost analysis and negotiations are performed to achieve best value.
- Identifies, selects, and maintains suppliers that provide high quality products and services at a competitive price whilst maintaining the highest code of ethics and conduct for the assigned commodity.
- Reviews purchase order claims and contracts for conformance to company policy.
- Negotiates relevant contracts for the assigned commodity. (MPA´s)
- Set suppliers selection/strategy for assigned commodity in line with Purchasing Council and CPO (Chief Purchasing Officer).
- Find synergies between Regional Commodity and Project Purchasing, identifying and seizing opportunities to leverage suppliers for further cost reductions on existing business in exchange for new business.
- Make use of SMS (Supplier Management Score) reports and supplier risk management tools to set supplier strategy.
- Negotiates best terms and conditions.
- Provide quarterly reports identifying activities/accomplishments/commodity strategy for the assigned commodity.
- Participate with Supplier Quality Department in supplier development & supplier systems and quality audits.
- Schedule & lead strategic business reviews annually with key suppliers.
- Support the project team during kick off review meetings related to the assigned commodity.
- Proactively support, control and co-ordinate regional change management process for the assigned commodity
- Able to perform an introduction of suppliers.
- Solving escalations for heavy incidents with and at suppliers

**What can you expect from us?**
- Savings Fund.
- Food Coupons.
- Medical Insurance.
- Life Insurance.

Our Core Values are** **One Inalfa, Ownership, Ambition and Progress.**

**WE ARE IN IT TO WIN IT**

**Location**: NA Shared Services Center

**Time Type**: Full time

**Contact Person**: Stephanie Ferreiro Calderon