Puchasing Manager
Core
Manage and coordinate all local purchasing activities for a plant, translating strategy into action plans and ensuring target achievement.
Role type
Senior IC Purchasing Manager
Builds
Production and non-production material supply chain for plant operations
Domain
Automotive manufacturing (rubber and plastic production)
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Supplier selection and negotiation, contract management, continuous improvement (CBS methods), strategic and operative planning, supplier auditing and development, regulatory compliance, cross-functional project leadership
Preferred skills
Experience in rubber and plastic production processes
Technologies
CBS methods, ERP systems (implied by reporting/sourcing), Incoterms frameworks
Responsibilities
Manage and coordinate local purchasing activities, initiate and implement continuous improvement activities, interface with BU/BA/group purchasing processes, conduct employee dialogues and coaching, select suppliers and document sourcing decisions, negotiate contracts with suppliers, dispose of purchased material and investments
Seniority
Senior, leadership position with functional and disciplinary responsibility