- The Series Buyer is responsible for improving the supplier performance in production (quality, cost, delivery) for several plants, in line with purchasing strategy.
The main missions of the role are:
- 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 (i.e. productivity committees). 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 take-over.
- Lead negotiation for Engineering Change Requests within his/her perimeter, and product productivity, in close relationship with commodities.
Your profile and competencies to succeed
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
- Nice to have: Knowledge of products and technology. Supplier audit process and quality management
Closing Date: 30th October 2026