Productivity Buyer
Core
Managing productive purchasing and material productivity strategies at the factory, aligning local goals with global organizational guidelines.
Role type
Senior IC productivity buyer (automotive manufacturing)
Builds
Material cost reduction, productivity actions, and supply chain efficiency for automotive components
Domain
Automotive manufacturing / Industrial procurement
Required skills
Strategic negotiation, supplier development and qualification, cost breakdown structuring, continuous improvement methodologies (Lean), risk mitigation planning, budget construction, logistics protocol coverage, new supplier prospecting and homologation
Preferred skills
Automotive industry experience, serial manufacturing knowledge, VPS (Valeo Production System) implementation, V5000 integration standards
Technologies
VPS, V5000, cost breakdown tools, supplier management systems
Responsibilities
Define and implement technical productivity, re-sourcing, and logistics actions; Support Segment Leaders in negotiation objectives; Engage suppliers within budget timelines; Monitor Key Account relationships; Implement global material standards; Build plant budget; Develop risk mitigation action plans; Ensure logistics protocol coverage; Apply V5000 supplier integration standards; Prospect and qualify new suppliers
Seniority
Mid-to-Senior, hands-on IC