VIE COMMODITY BUYER - HF

Job description

Entreprise:
Independent, innovative, established on the major markets, Plastic Omnium is world leader in its two business lines: automotive and environment.
With over 33,000 employees, 128 factories and 23 R&D centers in 31 countries, Plastic Omnium is an independent French company, listed on the Paris stock exchange, with a 2016 revenue of 6.9 B€.
The Auto Inergy Division is the world’s leading manufacturer of blow-molded polyethylene fuel systems. Combining integrated safety and emissions-control, fuel systems must serve a number of functions: refueling, storage, ventilation, engine supply and fuel level gauge systems.
Metal fuel tanks still account for 23% of the global market, offering substantial growth potential for the replacement of metal with plastic, particularly for safety and weight reason.
The Auto Inergy division has more than 7,000 employees at 35 industrial sites in 19 countries, and in 2016 provided 20 million fuel systems for the main automobile manufacturers
Poste et missions:
JOB SUMMARY
The Commodity Buyer is responsible for having the skills necessary to lead the regional and global cross-functional team when applicable, in the development and implementation of global commodity strategies as assigned. These include but are not limited to commodity supply positioning, core supplier preferences, bidlist development, market trends and footprint, commodity cost structure, current and future business plan, and future action plan to achieve the intended results. In addition, the Commodity Buyer is responsible for achieving aggressive material cost reduction targets for assigned commodities. The Commodity Buyer will manage the suppliers within an Extended Enterprise framework in support of the team in accordance with the Purchasing Responsibility Matrix. Domestic and international travel is required. This is a salaried exempt position.
Commodity Buyer reports to the Commodity Manager.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Responsible to work with legal department to insure the legal soundness of the contractual relationships between POAI and its supply base, within scope assigned. This includes but not limited to, Master Agreements, Financial Improvement Agreements, Confidentiality Agreements and Consignment Agreements.
- Responsible to report out the monthly material cost reduction actual verses target for assigned commodities.
- Support Program Buyer request for quotations (RFQs) to support POAI’s production and pre-production requirements (components, materials, and component tooling) and ensure the alignment with the Global Commodity Strategies.
- Support and approve sourcing decisions and ensure alignment with Global Commodity Strategies.
- Support and approve purchase orders for all program requirements throughout the program life cycle.
- Lead VAVE activity from idea generation to implementation, by working directly with suppliers, program teams, and plants to drive cost reductions.
- Develop and implement Cost Models and Cost Estimating Tools for assigned commodities
- Conduct supplier development assessment audits for current and potential new suppliers as necessary.
- Assist in the establishment and work on the realization of supply base performance targets through the Supplier Scorecard
- Work closely with the manufacturing plants to establish an effective supply base.
- Actively support Program Team cross-functional reviews.
- Develop, maintain, and publish appropriate documentation as required by the applicable purchasing procedures.
- Actively participate in continuous improvement and corrective action activities
- Prepare correspondence for internal and external purposes.
- Support other department positions and special projects as needed.
- Other duties as assigned.
Profil:
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Bachelor Degree (Supply Chain Management, Business or Finance preferred)
- Experience in a manufacturing industry environment or CPM certification preferred
- Minimum of 4 years of relevant experience in a Commodity Buyer or equivalent role
- Experience in Plastics or Fuel Line is preferred but not necessary
- Excellent communication, presentation and negotiation skills are essential in this role.
- Must be able to relate & communicate well with people at all levels.
- Ability to deliver results, influence others and gain alignment on direction.
- Highly developed time management and follow up skills with the ability to multi-task and determine priorities.
- Self-starter, excellent people and problem solving skills, strong task ownership and superior work ethic.
- Advanced knowledge of purchasing practices, procedures, and policies.
- Ability to maintain excellent working relationships and communicate effectively with internal and external customers.
- Ability to conceptualize and understand multiple production processes, related equipment specifications, product description and basic design from blueprints.
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
- Professional verbal and written communication skills.
- Computer proficient in Microsoft Office (Word Excel, PowerPoint), ability to navigate Internet and Intranet software packages, and ability to utilize applicable ERP system.
REQUIRED EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE
Bachelors Degree + minimum of 4 years of purchasing experience.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT of JOB
Work requires standing, walking, bending, stooping and sitting.
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