Senior Productivity Buyer (Automotive)

SUMMARY:
Our client in the automotive industry based in Rosslyn, is seeking a Senior Productivity Buyer who will be responsible for improving the supplier performance in production (quality, cost, delivery) for several plants, in line with purchasing strategy

POSITION INFO:
Duties: Contribute to the identification and implementation of productivity actions (product / process) for cost reduction, in close coordination with commodity teams. Monitor productivity performance for supplier perimeter through cross-functional teamwork in the plants under his/her responsibility. Present to the plants management board the productivity plan. Challenge Commodity Buyers to achieve the purchasing budget for his/her plants. For most critical topics, support the supply chain team to improve supplier deviation in mis deliveries per million (MPM). Be involved in the kickoff in program phase to prepare the start of Production. Lead transfers meetings with Program Buyers at the takeover. Lead negotiation for engineering change requests within his/her perimeter, and product productivity, in close relationship with commodity teams. Minimum requirements: Education Level Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering or Business. Specialization in international purchasing or supply chain preferred. Experience Minimum 3 years experience in purchasing, production, quality or sales. Automotive experience preferred. Skills and competencies Knowledge of productivity / lean management methodology Knowledge of production, quality and logistics English fluency Ability to work in matrix organization. Strong communication and interpersonal skills Knowledge of products and technology advantageous Supplier audit process and quality management advantageous