Lead Expert Procurement
Core
Managing supplier relationships, master data, and material planning to ensure optimum stock levels and delivery performance for raw materials in the automotive industry.
Role type
Lead Procurement Expert
Builds
Raw material supply chain for automotive OEMs and component suppliers
Domain
Automotive manufacturing / Supply chain management
Required skills
Material Requirements Planning (MRP), supplier performance evaluation, stock management, supplier integration, technical change support, cycle counting
Preferred skills
Localization agreements, consignment agreements, logistics agreements, bottleneck identification, risk escalation
Technologies
ERP systems, MRP tools
Responsibilities
Maintains accurate supplier and article master data; Checks MRP results and sends orders to suppliers; Tracks supplier deliveries and escalates shortage risks; Ensures optimum stock levels for raw materials; Supports technical changes for new components; Supports supplier integration and logistics agreements; Develops and maintains regular contact with suppliers; Reviews supplier delivery performance; Supports stock-take and cycle counting processes.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC