Direct Category Buyer

• Manage the supply base for a specific category of direct material to ensure an on-going operational excellence all along the program life (project, production & service parts) in line with global strategies, quality and financial objectives,
• Negotiate and implement complex supplier agreements and contracts by working with cross-functional stakeholders,
• Attain the lowest up-front / ideal value stream performance for all new components: early sourcing, development of strategic suppliers, cost modelling, cost/profit planning, benchmarking,
• Develop a Buyer Business Plan to achieve targets concerning total cost reduction, quality, payment terms and localization,
• Link & Leverage current / new business across the divisions and different regions acting as a close counterpart with the corporate category teams,
• Ensure compliance with strategic supply chain guidelines and policies.

• 3 years’ experience of direct purchasing for categories like: casting and/or stamping categories and/or connection system and/or plastics,
• Strong negotiation skills,
• Supplier location footprint experience in the EMEA region,
• Automotive Industry Background,
• Quality & Supplier Development including general knowledge on automotive supplier qualification process,
• Fluent in English (both written and spoken),
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Working in a dynamic environment in the automotive industry,
• Autonomy in decision-making,
• Ability to be proactive,
• Benefit package and support for work-life balance.

Hays Poland sp. z o.o. jest agencją zatrudnienia zarejestrowaną w rejestrze prowadzonym przez Marszałka Województwa Mazowieckiego pod numerem 361.