Purchasing Manager - Non Production Materials Purchasing
Workplace: Częstochowa
In 2015, TRW Automotive was acquired by global automobile supplier ZF Friedrichshafen AG. The company is represented at about 230 locations in some 40 countries. ZF is one of the top three automotive suppliers worldwide.
ZF TRW is a developer and producer of active and passive safety systems and serves all major vehicle manufacturers worldwide with an established footprint that includes facilities in more than 20 countries. It maintains 22 technical centers and 13 test tracks in vital markets around the world.
Job Duties:
- Deliver cost reduction according to OP target;
- Work out global sourcing strategy and run execution;
- Supply base management - consolidate supply base and increase spend with strategic suppliers;
- Support global spend Champions in decreasing spend percentage to sales;
- Ensure global / regional competitive sourcing excellence;
- Ensure compliance to the Non Production Material Purchasing Processes;
- Lead global & regional suppliers negotiations and work out long term cost reduction programs;
- Lead / support global and regional systems implementation.
Candidate Profile:
- At least 5 years experience performing activities described in the responsibilities;
- Experience with global sourcing processes/decision making as well as experience in preparing and presenting business case to senior management and internal customers;
- Demonstrated performance in working cross-functionally, within matrix organization and working independently to obtain results;
- Experience in building different levels of strategy;
- High level of analytical ability to deal with unusual and complex issues;
- Critical thinking;
- Ability to conduct negotiations with suppliers as well as internal customers to deliver the goals and objectives of the organization;
- Proficient in English language both written and verbal;
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
We offer:
- Career opportunities;
- Private medical insurance;
- Benefits package;
- Discounts on goods and services;
- Work in a multinational team.