Project Buyer, New Energies (W/M/D)-Wels (AT)

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Plastic Omnium is a world-leading provider of innovative solutions for a unique, safer and more sustainable mobility experience. Innovation-driven since its creation, the Group develops and produces intelligent exterior systems, customized complex modules, lighting systems, clean energy systems and electrification solutions for all mobility companies. With a €9.5 billion economic revenue in 2022, a global network of 150 plants and 43 R&D centers, Plastic Omnium relies on its 40,500 employees to meet the challenges of transforming mobility.

A world leader in hydrogen mobility, Plastic Omnium New Energies develops storage systems and solutions for all types of hydrogen mobility: cars, trucks and trains. The business expertise covers the entire value chain of fuel cell electric vehicles through high-pressure hydrogen storage solutions, fuel cell manufacturing and an integrated hydrogen system that ensures the smooth operation of on-board technologies.

Our ambition? Provide automakers with cutting-edge equipment and solutions to develop tomorrow’s clean and connected car.

MISSION

• The New Energies Program Buyers is responsible for leading the sourcing activity (from RFQ till SOP + 6 months) for all the components related to his/her program considering the Quality, Cost, Timing constraints and is in line with the Purchasing Group Policy

PRIMARY RESPONSABILITIES

• Safety, Compliance & Reporting
  • Encourage safety activities within supply base including enforcement of PO 6 non-negotiables
  • Respect and apply the Global Purchasing procedures
  • Build and share the reporting of his activities
  • Lead regular reporting of Purchasing performance for the programs in his/her scope
  
  

• Purchasing program management
  • Prepare the GRs and ensure deliverables are provided and uploaded on time
  • Develop TCO approach for all components sourced for his/her programs
  • Ensure the proper management of program timelines and achieve program targets
  • Track any evolution of Valorized Bill of Material
  
  

• Sourcings Management
  • Develop formal written program strategies and support tool development and deployment
  • Run deep analysis of RFQs from approved suppliers to support production and pre-production requirements (components, materials, and component tooling)
  • Ensure the sourcings committees are presented on-time and that Purchase orders are provided to suppliers in a timely manner
  • Lead sourcing decisions; optimize price, delivery and payment terms in line with purchasing strategy
  
  

• Contractual Management
  • Manage the contractual relationship, including but not limited to intellectual property, payments terms & conditions, warranty & liability, etc… in the interest of PO NE
  • Responsible to work with legal department to insure the legal soundness of the contractual relationships between PO NE and its supply base, within scope assigned
  
  

• Performance
  • Liaise with counterparts in other functional areas such as Sales, Engineering, Quality and Industrial to ensure alignment of activities and objectives
  • Lead cost improvement ideas generation to implementation by working directly with all internal stakeholders and suppliers to drive cost reductions
  • Contribute to company competitiveness improvement
  • Ensure PO NE will have access to products & services according to needs and at preferred conditions in terms of pricing and quality
  • Implement and respect the objectives fixed by Purchasing Management
  • Attend and/or lead workshops for Purchasing continuous improvement
  • Participate to the budget construction for the year N+1
  
  

PROFILE REQUIREMENTS

Personal Background

• Master degree with Engineering background preferably or Purchasing education
• Management skills
• A minimum of 5 years experience in Purchasing area in a manufacturing industry environment (preferably in the automotive sector)
• Driving license mandatory

Job Technical skills

• Ability to analyze cost structures and drivers relating to supplier price submissions.
• Ability to successfully negotiate prices, timing, and terms in support of POAI objectives.
• Ability to create and manage processes and procedures within the department.
• Ability to track financial metrics and report accordingly.
• Ability to conceptualize and understand multiple production processes and related equipment requirements/specifications.
• Strong negotiator.
• Excellent understanding of automotive requirements (understanding of train industry requirements is a +)
• Fluency in foreign language(s) business level, English is a Must, German is a Plus
• Strong organizational skills and prioritize tasks to meet department objectives with timely manner
• Master pack office and SAP
• Have to understand the impact of his/her activities on the purchasing objectives (services & products) and understand the potential risks of a non compliance on the products designed and delivered by Plastic Omnium to its customer

Job Soft skills

• Ability to drive the completion of tasks.
• Ability to communicate effectively with other functional areas and suppliers.
• Having adaptability on multicultural and cross-departmental relations and team spirits
• Complete multiple activities concurrently
• Having innovation and openness to change
• Has no issue with frequent travel, both domestic & international

As a responsible company, Plastic Omnium pays particular attention to diversity and equality within its teams and the Group commits to treat all job applications equally.