Objectives
*Shape and lead the Strategic Purchasing organisation
*Implement a Commodity Management structure
*Build up a Sourcing Strategy
*Define the Make or Buy strategy and execute it
*Improve and develop the supplier assessment and selection process
*Achieve supplier reduction
Responsibilities
*Market analysis (technology (products and methods), services, military systems)
*Product commercialisation (assist & coach cross-functional product development teams)
*Supplier assessment and selection
*Negotiate frame contracts (components, sub-systems, services, indirect material, …)
*Material cost reduction
* Management of APQP and PPAP
Knowledge in the following will be beneficial
*Knowledge and understanding of continuous improvement tools
*Experience across functions such as Production, Program Management, Quality, Engineering
*MBA or other post-graduate business management qualification
*APQP knowledge
*Experience as Supplier Development Engineer or Material Quality Engineer