Productivity Purchasing Manager
Core
Lead a team of Productivity Buyers to achieve site cost reduction and productivity targets through strategic purchasing and supplier engagement.
Role type
Senior strategic purchasing manager
Builds
Cost-saving initiatives and productivity projects for automotive manufacturing
Domain
Automotive supply chain and procurement
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
strategic purchasing, team leadership, cost analysis, supplier negotiation, project management, workshop facilitation
Preferred skills
automotive industry experience, manufacturing environment knowledge
Technologies
SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Excel
Responsibilities
Lead and coach a team of Productivity Buyers, drive implementation of technical productivity projects, build a pipeline of cost-saving ideas via workshops, ensure alignment with global purchasing standards
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with team management