Job Posting for Analyst-Purchasing at SMP Automotive Global
Special requirements / qualification profile
Qualifications
Commercial and /or technical training
Engineer or economist with degree specializing in materials management/purchasing with a strong technical understanding
Experience in the specialist’s area of expertise: Parts, Tools, Devices, Capex, MRO, etc.
Proficiency
Experience in managing manufacturing processes, productivity, and efficiency measurements
Product and market knowledge
Ability to use Microsoft Office Suite software (WORD, Excel,PowerPoint, etc.) at intermediate level (minimum).
PC/DP skills - also SAP R3
English language skills
Willingness for customer-oriented cooperation in project management teams
Objective Of The Position
Cost, quality and on-time procurement in the associated specialist purchasing areas in the context of the targets
Main Duties
Develop purchasing policies and strategies in-line with the company objectives and SMP purchasing global strategies
Secure approval from management on any policy and/or strategy changes
Plan and manage capital and expense budget
Review and make recommendations to management team for ways to improve procedures and reduce costs
Support Finance, Materials, GSP and other related departments for information sharing and request
Develop and promote purchasing program sourcing policy and strategy aligned with SMP Purchasing to support competitive and efficient parts/materials sourcing activity of purchasing operations
Track in-cycle cost improvement status of purchasing operations and report to management.
Track program purchasing costs and operations with the roadmap/action plan progress and report to management
Track the progress of supplier launch readiness (including TO/PO issues and tooling fabrication status)
Elevate issues to management team as necessary to resolve issues
Detection of synergy potentials
Preparation of purchasing strategies after consultation with specialist departments
Support and participation in projects
Personnel planning and management of subordinate employees
Special responsibility:
Commitment to achieve the material purchasing goals set in the framework of the budget / project allocations
Compliance with the regulated processes in the quality process instructions for the best possible benefit of the company
Functions at a mid level within the organizational hierarchy
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