The commodity buyer is responsible for deploying the commodity strategy for its assigned commodities.
the role of the commodity buyer is to manage relationship / negotiation with suppliers, pilot the utilization of supplier panel in programs and series production during sourcing, and ensure supplier performance.the main missions of the role are:- structure the panel.- participate in the definition and the implementation of purchasing panel policy for assigned commodities.- manage supplier selection of his/her segment/s of the commodity and deploys it within the region.- manage relationship / negotiation with his/her suppliers supported by the division / region commodity manager.- ensure that the strategic panel is implemented in the development phase (supplier nomination committees)- manage and drive productivity action plans.- fix the rules of productivity sharing between the suppliers and faurecia.- manage and drive supplier quality and delivery performance- manage insolvencies of suppliers and steer corrective action planqualifications:- minimum education level: bachelor's or master's degree in engineering or business or applicable work experience- experience:- minimum 5 years experience in purchasing in an industrial environment (serial life or program)- experience of successfully managing and negotiating contractsskills & competencies:- strong knowledge of supply portfolio and market research and analysis- deep understanding of business practices, market dynamics and trends- knowledge of contractual and legal aspects- negotiation and interpersonal skills- knowledge of assigned commodity (products, technologies, cost models)- financial skills- international minded