Yazaki Component Technology SRL
Category Buyer Equipment & Site Cost Timisoara
What will your job be about?
•Assign Category Equipment & Site Cost and its corresponding supplier base in YEL
•Define and implement category / sub-category strategy
•Review supplier base, define robust preferred supplier base, reduce number of suppliers and bundle business accordingly
•Follow overall Supply Management Saving and Cost Avoidance targets, benchmark responsible category spend frequently (min. 2 times / year), identify potentials, lead supplier negotiations and implement potentials accordingly
•Frequent reporting of Supply Management related tasks by conducting regular Category review meetings
•Periodically reporting of cost saving status and achieved cost improvement performance by using the established Supply Management templates and tools
•Define, prioritize key projects and translate into objectives / action plans and drive execution to deliver required business results by leading projects / cross-functional teams and support project launches
•Monitor and report progress / achievement on a monthly basis to management (prepare & attend Category review meetings)
•Validate cost savings with relevant actors and support local purchasing to turn the identified cost savings opportunities into real savings
What will you bring with you?
•Master or bachelor degree in business administration or engineering
•Robust experience (4 – 6 years) in the automotive industry (preferred) or any other industries, where the candidate has conducted purchasing activities, in best case in Equipment & Site Cost / Real Estate (. Construction of new plants, Extension of existing locations, Rent, Energy/Utilities)
• Experienced in buying and negotiating of Real Estate in regards to new plant constructions, plant extensions and rent
• Engineering experience as well as technical understanding preferred
•Excellent English skills on a business proficiency level (speaking and writing)
•Very good computer skills (. Microsoft Office and SAP)
• Good presentation preparation and delivery skills
•High analytical skills
•Ability to analyze complex data and develop strategies
•Willingness to achieve results in a team environment
•High personal motivation and ability to develop practical or innovative alternative approaches to meet objectives
•Teamwork spirit
•Self-motivated and independent
•Willingness to travel
What will we offer?
- Competitive salary package;
- Bonuses based on performance;
- Extensive private medical insurance for you and your family (unlimited recommended investigations)
- Free sports activities;
- Flexible working hours;
- Stability;
- Travel opportunities;