Commodity Regional Buyer

hace 3 semanas


Celaya, México GKN Automotive A tiempo completo

About Us

GKN Automotive is the market leader in conventional, all-wheel and electrified drive systems and solutions. With a comprehensive global footprint, we design, develop, manufacture and integrate an extensive range of driveline technologies for over 90% of the world’s car manufacturers.

Role Purpose
The Regional Buyer (RB) is the Subject Matter Expert for an assigned commodity in the region, reporting to the Regional Procurement Manager (RPM) to achieve and exceed all relevant commodity targets (in particular QCD targets), ensuring business requirements are met and Commodity strategies implemented -on time, with the appropriate quality standards, through a highly capable and cost effective supply base.

Key Responsibilities

Subject Matter expert for his/her commodity with a regional scope, covering multiple plants. Support development, align and execute Commodity strategy In charge of costing and sourcing process (RFQ, negotiations, technical reviews, SSR/SNC) in coordination with Programme Procurement Leaders to ensure flawless launch, on-time performance and exceeding QCD targets of the programs. Lead negotiations and related formal contractual agreements (Letter of Nomination including annual productivity, business link, payment terms, logistics protocol, Terms & Conditions…) under delegation of Commodity Procurement Managers/Directors (or RCM for Local Commodity) and in compliance with policies and procedures. Perform SAM (supplier account manager) responsibilities for assigned suppliers in agreement with CPM Manage regional supply base operational relationships with excellence, ensuring alignment with regional operations. Enable both regional suppliers and global suppliers influencing this region to achieve performance targets and continuous improvement. Manage and drive proactively material cost improvement to achieve procurements metrics (KPIs) using all levers (negotiation, resourcing, VaVe, localization, product productivity…). Act as Change Leader for cost savings projects (VAVE & RES) linked to suppliers in its scope/commodity. Responsible for VAVE idea generation through supplier workshops, D0 presentations and tracking of VAVE/RES ideas through completion  Coordination with DM procurement team to execute localization initiatives  Ensure material savings actuals and forecast are timely and accurately reflected within the Procurement systems (PAP update), according to RASIC Monitor supplier quality and delivery performance, support Quality and Supply Chain teams, support timely negotiation and closure of cost recoveries when needed. Act with integrity and full respect of business ethics. Comply with business unit and company policies, procedures and DOA requirements.

Experience And Essential Qualifications

3- 10 years experience in Procurement, preferably in Direct Materials prefarably automotive companies. Experience in working with cross-cultural teams, as leader or team member, strong collaborator Profound knowledge dealing with suppliers within designated region. Fluent in English, with an international mind set. Ability to work in a matrix organisation. 

Technical Competences

Communication and complex Negotiation skills
Relationship management - Ability to work across functions
Results oriented with strong written and oral communications skills at all levels
In-depth understanding of Total Cost of Ownership (TCO)
Demonstrates initiative, analytical thinking, and appropriate decision making skills
Practical problem solving
Flexibility and ability to manage own time and meet deadlines
Proficiency in the use of the tools available (costing, sourcing process, systems) 
Time management, prioritization of task´s, milestones management.
Ability to manage and resolve different complex task´s in parallel.

Please attach your resume in English.


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