Buyer Indirect Material & Services

Job Scope

High level purpose of function.

Responsible to coordinate and lead the Supplier Relationship & industrialization in order to ensure a smooth ramp up of the factory programs

Key Responsibilities

Overall areas of responsibilities and activities

Key responsibilities include (but are not limited to)

First point of escalation in case of delivery crisis or other direct material supplier issues

Manage the Direct Material Supplier Relations based on ramp – up Status of the factory

Coordinate proper forecasting together with the Material Planning team

Ensure Local Supplier Industrialization in line with Factory ramp - up

Communicate with supplier regularly to address any concerns and foster an environment that facilitates continual improvement in working relationships

Manage the overall Supplier Performance Process

Act as key contact to local Suppliers

Support and guide Material Planning team in daily operations

Perform other tasks assigned by superiors

Accountability/Authorization

· Accountability/Authorization

· Budget responsibility: No

· Direct reports: No

· Authorized to decide on investments according to role and policy.

Requirements

Educational background and previous experience required for the role.

Qualifications and Experience

· BSc or MSc degree in Supply Chain/Engineering or others

· Experience with handling Supplier Relationships and Communication

· Experience in delivery crisis handling and problem solving

· Experience managing material flows in an internation environment

· Experience in developing processes and tools

Specific skills

• Excellent English written and oral skills

• Highly organized and results driven

• An eye for detail

• Proactive and goes beyond expectations

• Exceptionally good problem-solving skills

• Ability to work under high pressure and tight deadlines, excellent time management

• Ability to work well with others in a team environment, as well as independently

Personal success factors

· Flexibility, sense of quality, friendliness, motivation to take on new challenges, grit and a sense of humor

· Positive

· Customer focused

· Has a "can do" attitude and an entrepreneurial spirit