Indirect Material Buyer

Your Role

• Follow Aptiv SCM policies and procedures
• Execute sourcing process of Indirect materials & services for sites in EMEA region taking into consideration category strategy, quality requirements, timeliness, customer orientation and costs
• Obtain the best price, negotiating offers with the highest potential for savings / cost avoidance
• Lead supplier contract negotiations in order to improve total cost
• Implement pan-European contracts and achieve cost reduction and quality targets
• Provide full contract / agreement packages
• Negotiate and source through annual or multiyear agreements
• Identify, implement and validate cost improvements initiatives or support Category Leader within the Category Group with these tasks
• Leverage buying power and optimize number of suppliers by using spend analytics and other tools
• Understand Aptiv quality requirements and inform suppliers about Aptiv’s standards
• Define and refresh category strategies in cooperation with the Category Leader within the Category Group, communicate and implement them
• Prepare benchmark information
• Support Category Leader within the Category Group on sourcing activity documentation, approval in SCM systems and auditing of PO related to compliance with Aptiv Policy & Procedures
• Work with plants and supplier in cases of late / missed deliveries – analyze root cause and define corrective actions
• Manage eTools content and progress status
• Prepare workshops and support follow up
• Represent SCM in functional program or project management
• Establish and monitor Key Performance Indicators with selected suppliers
• Work with troubleshooters related to price queries explanation
• Create POs in ERP systems if a job transfer to PO creators is not efficient
• Ensure personal objectives and KPIs are met
• Support Country Buyers with expertise if needed
• Coach, support team members

Your Background

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