Direct Procurement Buyer

Job description

Why you should join Join a key procurement role where your technical expertise will have a direct impact on the success of automotive manufacturing projects, working closely with suppliers and engineering teams on critical components such as injection-molded parts, raw materials, cables, and packaging. You will play a strategic role in supplier management, contract negotiations, cost optimization, and ensuring high-quality sourcing solutions in a fast-paced automotive environment.

Your main tasks

• Create and implement regional procurement strategies that are innovative, cost-effective, and incorporate the growing complexities and challenges within the industry
• Ensure that purchasing policy processes are in place to meet business objectives and operational needs, regarding price, quality and delivery targets, to optimize performance and productivity To manage and negotiate annual increases proposed by suppliers, ensuring that the proposed increase is market related.

Use appropriate resources (including Supplier Development) to ensure supplier partnerships and delivery of sourced products Manage relationships with suppliers.

• Select and develop new suppliers
• Build long-term relationships with vendors in the industry Establish , Review and Manage contract specifications on behalf of the company
• Provide management reports, key performance data and monitor cost
• Ensure parts are sourced in full and aligned to production schedules and customer requirements
• Lead cross-functional project for localization and outsourcing
• Lead and track annual cost saving progect Your ideal background
• Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Process Engineering, or a similar technical field 3-5 years of experience in the automotive industry, in direct procurement or related field Previous experience working closely with engineering and manufacturing teams.

Automotive supplier network and market knowledge. Project management capabilities Experience with SAP/SIP purchasing processes. Knowledge of injection molding manufacturing processes (nice to have)

Experience in Contract Negotiation

Proven track record in negotiating contracts for direct goods and services in the automotive industry. Ability to negotiate pricing, terms, and quality to achieve optimal outcomes.

Experience in Supplier Management

Experience in managing supplier relationships in the automotive industry. Ability to develop and maintain positive relationships with suppliers, evaluate supplier performance, and address non-performance issues. Fluent in English and French, both written and spoken Excellent interpersonal and communication skills