LEAD BUYER FOR ELECTRONICS COMMODITY< EM VISEU

Key Activities Lead tactical material group processes and define priorities within global material group team and in alignment with Material Group Management  Participate actively on the scouting for new suppliers with the aim to optimize the portfolio of the sub-commodities    Leading sourcing processes, including RFQs, benchmarking, negotiations, offer and scenario analysis and final recommendation  Execution of negotiations with regional suppliers (e.g. price discussions, terms of delivery and payment, new business decisions, etc.)  Work on Carry Over projects (check capacity and supplier performance)  Collaborate with Risk Management for the implementation of product discontinuations in series production  Prepare specific periodic reports (keeping to the budget analysis, objectives, evaluation of portfolio performance etc.)  Maintaining good knowledge of the current market and future trends to support identification of alternative sources  Improve constantly the performance and prices of assigned suppliers and the supplier portfolio.  Responsible for all supplier-related purchasing issues, prices, capacity, changes during the series phase  Support the project Buyer function during project acquisition and Project development  Desired Profile University degree (technical or economics)  Minimum 3-year experience as buyer in automotive field  Experience as buyer in electronics is a an advantage   Good knowledge of IATF 16949  Very good PC knowledge (MS Office package)  Practice with SAP is an advantage  Very good knowledge of the English language (German knowledge is an advantage)  Good communication and negotiations skills, excellent team player  Willing to travel, mainly in European region