Buyer
Core
Build market expertise and execute end-to-end purchasing processes to maximize business performance and manage the supplier lifecycle.
Role type
Senior Buyer / Category Manager
Builds
Sourcing strategies, supplier panels, contracts, and supplier performance reviews
Domain
Automotive procurement / Supply chain management
Required skills
Sourcing strategy definition, market analysis, supplier evaluation and selection, contract negotiation, supplier relationship management, risk assessment, portfolio segmentation
Preferred skills
Benchmarking, innovation collaboration with suppliers, CSR integration, data quality management
Technologies
RFI, RFQ, RFP processes
Responsibilities
Define sourcing strategies and tactical management, evaluate and select new suppliers, establish and amend contracts, manage supplier relationships and performance, ensure purchasing data quality