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BUYER / PURCHASING ASSISTANT Job Type: Temporary Short Term Coverage for Leave of Absence ( Approximately 2 months) Pay: $43.00 - $ 46 an hour SUMMARY:Reporting to the Project Manager this position of Hub Buyer ensures the performance of goods and service suppliers and guarantees the implementation of the purchasing strategy for the Hub. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Performs a variety of purchasing functions or related activities.
Define and apply purchasing strategy for assigned commodity in the HUB scope.
Establish and achieve an annual business plan to optimize the G&S spend.
Responsible for G&S sourcing within the HUB scope.
Define, measure, and update quarterly supplier strategy which support HUB and global strategies.
Achieve annual business plan savings commitments as defined by Group.
Optimize number of suppliers.
Negotiate G&S cost savings with assigned suppliers and report on a quarterly basis via dynamic GCRD (Global Cost Reduction Driver).
Benchmark and analyze the market and specifications for cost optimization. Participate in cost reduction workshops/ VA/VE (Value Added/ Value Engineering) to identify alternative service/suppliers/product, manufacturing processes, etc.
Ensure Annual Productivities.
Negotiate General conditions (logistics, payment terms) and manage HUB agreements.
Analyze globalization rate of assigned scope. Develop and implement strategies to increase globalization rate.
Participate actively in the life of the Data Factory / Purchasing HUB Team and must keep abreast of the work of the team.
Cooperation with Data Factory, Accounting, Logistic, etc.
Active participation of common reporting & cost saving follow up.
Being an internal proposal force for improvement.
Centralize purchasing processes on HUB level in cooperation with necessary local and corporate departments.
Develop and maintain supplier panel for assigned scope.
Implement regional and global strategies for the HUB. Coordinate as necessary with counterparts.
Ensure correct Group family classification with support of Data Factory.
Define, measure, follow QCDIS ratings (Quality, Costs, Deliveries, Innovation & Sustainability) and update supplier strategy which support regional and global group strategies.
Utilize knowledge and expertise within assigned scope to evaluate optimal service cost.
Validate Sourcing Committee: ensure the general conditions and other agreements, application, supplier capacity and capability commitment are signed.
Apply Group Purchasing Rules/Contracts/Tools.
Follow supplier’s performance deviation. Pilot for crisis management/ escalation procedure of unforeseen supply chain / quality disruptions.
Proactively evaluate suppliers to identify potential risk (Risk analysis to be managed with action plan).
Introduce new alternatives to secure service and provide cost reductions.
Achieve all e-learnings courses.
Support and attend audits/ pre audits/ suppliers’ meetings.
Conformity with TOTAL policy particularly H&S during travel and Integrity and RSE.
Ensure reporting regarding its hierarchical and/or functional Management.
Reports anomalies and suggestions regarding the energy outcome and functioning of the energy management system.
REQUIREMENTS:
Two-year Associate Degree level knowledge in business administration with at least one year of direct experience in purchasing, and English proficiency
Resource management and prioritization
Analytical and conceptual thinking – using logic and reason
Problem solving – creating options and solutions
Familiarity with calculations and processes that are purchasing specific
Displays professional integrity & demonstrates commitment to self-improvement
Ability to communicate and interact effectively at all levels within the organization and with outside vendors / suppliers
Ability to work effectively as a member of a team
Flexibility and professionalism in dealing with suppliers and internal customers
Influencing and negotiation skills
Strong verbal & written communication and presentation skills
Strong Proficiency in MS Office programs (especially Excel). Experienced in data-driven decision analysis
Negotiation skills in complex situations / with quick punch actions
Willingness to take on situations requiring negotiation and problem-solving skills
Interest in Global automotive procurement experience
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