The primary responsibilities of the Buyer are the execution of strategies to deliver program targets, TVM goals, Global Commodity Business Plans covering regional objectives and execution of supply base development strategies
Education - Bachelor degree (preferably Engineering , Business management, Supply chain and Logistics )
Experience - 3 to 10 years of related experience (Automotive buying experience preferred)
The following skills and experiences are
recommended
qualifications for this role: Material Planning & Logistics; Product Development, Finance and other Purchasing experience
Quality, Manufacturing, and Supplier Technical Assistance experience
1) Excellent research, data mining, analytical and problem-solving skills
2) Extremely good Presentation & Communication skills (written and verbal)
3) Attitude to work in a challenging environment & Attitude to improve is a must
4) Ability to understand cost drivers and achieve desired cost structures
5) Good Manufacturing Process knowledge of various commodities
6) Able to lead structured supplier meetings and drive desired outcomes
7) Be an excellent negotiator, drive creative solutions & self-starter.
8) Keep up commitments on time; Be Proactive and question logically
9) Willing to learn/teach and share experiences with team members
Manufacturing Process knowledge, Negotiation, Project Management, and GPDS skills
Able to work in different time zone and manage relationships with regional supply base / Cross-functional / JV team;
Proficiency in below competencies
Negotiations Excellent Commodity Knowledge - Excellent Strategy Development - Excellent Analytical Skills - Part Cost Estimating - Good Buying Systems, Policies and Processes - Excellent Balance Sheet and Ratios - Good Analytical Skills - Lean Manufacturing - Good Project Management - Excellent Knowledge Transfer - Excellent