Project Purchasing & Lead Buyer

BU Purchasing:
 Act as purchasing representative for assigned projects in Vietnam and take responsibility of the purchasing activities
 Develop and implement Business Unit purchasing strategies/footprint and align with global and regional BU strategies (including CM sourcing strategies, single/double sourcing, supplier development, cost management, MoB, localization, etc..)
 Drive the new projects within the assigned business unit
 Have knowledge and overview about all Suppliers in the related Product Line and visit relevant suppliers as required.
 Support regional benchmarking studies and lead projects where cost reductions are determined
 Drive technical savings through cross functional workshops
 Hold monthly review meetings with global BUPs to report on Purchasing KPIs, especially PEP/PPA projects regional performance

Lead buyer:
 Outline and implement the commodity strategies
 Carry out the investigations/benchmarking of the supplier market and implement increased savings potential
 Negotiate with suppliers for a best cost conditions
 Be responsible for supplier performance, on going improvement and risk management
 Overall improvement of supplier Q.C.D
 Support export business and combination projects with Continental

Critical Competency

• Strong commitment to business targets
• Inter-cultural experience/ skills
• Strong purchasing skills w/ Commodity management experience
• Good knowledge with purchasing and business strategies
• Strategic thinking and structured approach
• Understanding easily complex technical and business matters
• Good project management skills and capable to manage complex projects
• Cost and value analysis skills
• Good communication and negotiation skills
• Good command of both spoken and written English
• Familiar with standard tools like MS-Word, MS-Excel, MS-PowerPoint and SAP

Required Education & Experience

• Bachelor degree or above in engineering or business administration
• 5 years’ experience in a similar position at MNC from Automotive or Bearing industries, familiar with project purchasing procedures and practices
• Strong CVA and negotiation skills
• Good experience in cooperate with cross-functional/ cross-cultural teams
• Familiar with manufacturing processes such as casting, machining, forging, turning, etc.
• Experience/Knowledge of related products in bearings is preferred
• Experience in R&D or project management a plus
• CPSM Certification is a plus

- Competitive salary allowances, performance bonus
- Global Health Insurance for you and family members

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