Senior purchaser

Location Shanghai, China

FORVIA HELLA is a listed, international automotive supplier. Coming together with Faurecia in the FORVIA Group, we build the world's seventh largest supplier of automotive technologies. As a global market leader in high-growth areas, FORVIA employs 157,000 people worldwide. FORVIA HELLA therein stands for high-performance lighting technology and automotive electronics. At the same time, we cover a broad service and product portfolio for the spare parts and workshop business as well as for manufacturers of special vehicles with our Business Group Lifecycle Solutions. With around 37,500 employees at over 125 locations, the Company is active worldwide and generated adjusted sales of € 8.1 billion on a preliminary basis in the fiscal year 2023.

YOUR TASKS

Supplier & Project management Project support in implementing the relevant product line strategy. Price analysis and price benchmarking of potential sources Sourcing and developing supplier contact and widen supplier network. Potential supplier scanning Supplier strategy setup and implementation (including material planning) Supplier decision documentation Setup & update of supplier in Pro4B system Price Negotiation & contractmanagement Bundling demands of global SCs and lead price negotiation Responsible for purchasing agreement, NDA, notarization, price and tooling contract, contract renewal and timely price update to SAP system. Maintain supplier relationship. Monitor and provide quarterly update of material development and currency exchange & estimate implications to cost where necessary/ Supplier Development Conduct supplier scorecard in system Lead cost reduction exercise (PM & PUQ) with supplier, create and update in HTT. Maintain and update global Supplier Ranks Support corporate initiatives with Supplier according to Corporate requirements (e.g Environment, social requirements) Reporting: Prepare purchase volume report from DW Regular update of raw material price index Regular update of project status Annual sourcing strategy update Regular update of purchasing Masterfile in Sharepoint. Cross Functions / Other tasks assigned by superior
YOUR QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor degree, preferably in Engineering or business administration.
At least 3-5 years advanced purchasing working experience in automotive industry, aftermarket experience is a plus.
Familiar with manufacturing process, and have the knowledge about the cost breakdown or cost module.
Excellent interpersonal skills to collaborate with colleagues from different countries on global platform.
Fluent English skills in written, oral and listening
Even if you do not meet all our requirements, do not hesitate to apply to us, because the further development of our employees is very important to us and opens up a wide range of opportunities for you in our company.

FORVIA HELLA stands for the variety of all employees. Inclusion and diversity are firmly anchored in our company culture. We are continuously looking for new team players and welcome applications from all interested parties, regardless of their ethical and social background, age, religion, gender, disability, sexual orientation or identity.

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