The Buyer is responsible for sourcing production components, equipment, goods, services, and managing vendors. They will perform strategic procurement activities across Locations, categories of spend, search for better deals and find more competitive suppliers. Also, responsible for oversight of spending on Plant Services, maintenance & repairs, purchasing policies and strategies of the organization, including the identification of opportunities for operational improvements.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES & ACTIVITIES:

· Execute purchasing strategies across operations.

· Track and report key functional metrics to reduce expenses and improve effectiveness

· Craft negotiation strategies and close deals with optimal terms

· Partner with stakeholders to ensure clear requirements are documented

· Forecast price and market trends to identify changes of balance in buyer-supplier leverage

· Perform cost and scenario analysis, and benchmarking the interior supply base

· Assess, manage and mitigate risks

· Seek and partner with reliable vendors and suppliers

JOB REQUIREMENTS (Knowledge/Skill/Experience):

· Bachelor’s degree and diploma (or equivalent credentials) in supply chain management or business administration

· Proven working experience in Procurement (5-10 years of experience).

· Experienced with sourcing and vendor management and proven negotiating skills

· Interest in market dynamics along with business sense; a knack for negotiation and networking

· Working experience of vendor management software

· Ability to gather and analyze data and to work with figures, solid judgement along with decision making skills

· Track record of business acumen, including working in the automotive space with a Tier 1 or Tier 2 supplier

· Proven leadership capabilities