Supplier Manager

This position will drive supplier localization initiatives in line with global category strategies and overall industrial footprint strategy in alignment with the business objectives. Support the definition and responsible for the implementation of sourcing strategies for assigned spend categories and ensure the Supplier management for given set of suppliers or categories of spend. Perform sourcing activities for a set portfolio of spend categories at global and/or local level to achieve commodity results and ensure compliance with Group strategy to drive overall performance & profitability for the Business

• Continue improve local supply chain performance through
  localization &Resourcing &Best Cost Country  activities
• Support the definition and responsible for the implementation of
  sourcing strategies for assigned spend categories and ensure the Supplier
  management for given set of suppliers or categories of spend. Perform
  sourcing activities for a set portfolio of spend categories at global and/or
  local level to achieve commodity results and ensure compliance with Group
  strategy to drive overall performance & profitability for the Business
• Support global commodity strategies definition and
  implementation for assigned spend categories by providing inputs and
  performing analysis* (spent, cost breakdown, ...) benchmark and business
  continuity assessment in an assigned spend categories.
• Support the
  Commodity Manager in the annual saving forecast definition, identifying risk
  and opportunities. 
• Is
  responsible of the tenders (RFQ) for the allocated  commodities
• Negotiate
  contracts with global Suppliers. Negotiation includes lists, quality
  standards, prices, discount rates, duration, delivery timescales, commercial
  terms and conditions.
• Perform
  Supplier base management activities by ensuring contracting tasks, financial
  risk assessment, non quality cost recovery, supplier visit and disengagement
  process and manage Supplier Relationship at global level, monitoring trend of
  KPIs and setting necessary corrective actions.
• Actively
  interact with suppliers to drive the productivity,  meet quality requirements while driving
  proper actions to mitigate the risks & Manage forcefully the issues
  escalated impacting the execution
• Perform analysis in
  assigned spend categories. For relevant commodity (cost, strategic
  importance, …), monitor the market through constant benchmarking and/or cost
  breakdown analysis in order to continuously improve costs, quality, delivery
  and technology; and escalade in case of main non conformity
• Scout new
  suppliers to comply with the category strategy and lead the qualification
  process developing a unique sustainable supplier base
• Perform
  analysis in assigned spend categories. For relevant commodity (cost,
  strategic importance, …), monitor the market through constant benchmarking
  and/or cost breakdown analysis in order to continuously improve costs,
  quality, delivery and technology; and escalade in case of main non
  conformity.
• Perform
  business continuity assessment: financial risk including supplier dependency
  analysis and capacity assessment with dual source analysis.
• Other tasks
  assigned by manager

• Bachelor
  Degree or equivalent
• Degree in
  Engineering is preferred;
• Proficient
  in MS Office, Outlook, Basic SAP knowledge or equivalent
• English
• Fluency in French, Italian is an advantage
• Professional
  Qualifications and Experience 
  - Minimum 5
  years in strategic sourcing in an international manufacturing company; 
  - Experience
  in localization, international negotiation, contract and claim management
  - Good
  knowledge of drawing category such as Machining, Weldment, Module assembly, casting
  etc.;
  - Knowledge of the
  market/product categories concerned is a plus
  - Very
  good negotiation skills as key element in order to communicate with both
  suppliers and other stakeholders
• Key Leadership Behavior (pls
  see details in tab "Key Leadership Behavior)
  - Drive for
  Results
  - Problem
  Solving
  - Perseverance
  - Integrity
  and Trust
  - Dealing with
  Change
  - Excellent
  communication skills, ability to communicate at all levels and with all
  functions
  - Ability to
  work autonomously as well as in cross-functional and international teams

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