Purchasing Manager, MX & SA

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Job Description Form Number: HR-001
HRQ-FCD-0001
PUESTO: Purchasing Manager MX & South America.
LOCALIDAD: Centrum
REPORTA: Purchasing Executive Director
DEPARTAMENTO: Global Purchasing
ALCANCE: The Purchasing Manager position will lead the purchasing function in a high volume, team oriented, automotive manufacturing environment providing long-term planning to support purchasing and plant objectives, material savings and enhanced supplier performance. As the Leader for direct material and finished good sourcing, define the short- and long-term strategies in conjunction with corporate purchasing to achieve business unit and purchasing goals/objectives. Coordinate teams and actions cross functionally and across various levels of the organization to support sourcing initiatives, in MX & South America.
RESPONSABILITIES & AUTHORITIES:
• Develop and execute sourcing activities and cost savings project implementation
• Research currently used and alternative available materials to propose alternatives
• Maintain consistent communication with key suppliers
• Manage key projects with cross functional teams
• Develop supplier contracts and work with internal counsel to finalize all language including but not limited to; risks or commitments to indemnification, confidentiality, trademarks, insurance
• Perform financial analysis of RFQs(request for quotation) including but not limited to piece price, labor, overhead, transportation and overall financial health of suppliers
• Work with suppliers regarding payment issues
• Negotiate quarterly VAVE(value analysis.value engineering) and rebate savings
• Manages purchasing personnel; includes coaching/mentoring and development as necessary
• Define commodity strategies for to achieve corporate, purchasing and business line goals/objectives. Should include supply base rationalization, development & spend management/segmentation for geographic considerations, Best Cost Country (BCC), BU specific needs
• Support local, internal stakeholders to drive main initiatives and projects
• RFx - Responsible for end to end management of the sourcing process through collaboration and consultation with business stakeholders and corporate leads where necessary
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Job Description Form Number: HR-001
HRQ-FCD-0001
• Contract Management – Prepares and maintain contracts with national/regional service providers in accordance with corporate standards and purchasing strategies
• Partner with the legal to manage contract preparation
• Review and manage category spend and identify opportunities for cost improvements without negatively impacting quality of service or product
• Create, implement and monitor local KPI’s for purchasing such as material savings, vendor delivery performance, DPO. Develop year-over-year cost reductions and countermeasures as appropriate
• Understand and develop commodity Business Plan, forecast and strategic plan for various spend categories and suppliers
• Participate in development of annual purchasing business plans; Identify and execute projects for savings to meet Business Plan
• Develop Supplier Partnerships/Strategic Alliances as necessary to support/enhance vendor performance for the manufacturing plant
• Manage cross-functional teams to execute projects
• Capitalize on all purchasing opportunities to create the highest leverage across commodities
• Set negotiation strategy and direction for commodity negotiation settings, include appropriate team members
• Enforce DRiV supplier requirements
FUNCTIONS REQUIRED BY THE COMPANY:
• Comply with the objectives and requirements of the Environment, Safety and Health system.
• Commit to preventing contamination of the internal and external environment of our facilities, working safely and fulfilling the satisfaction of our customers.
• Make reasonable use of natural resources and work for their conservation.
• Is responsible for safeguarding his physical integrity and that of his collaborators, team and environment.
• Comply with the requirements of the Quality System (ISO9001) and MASS (ISO 14001) in their current versions.
• This document is part of the documented information required to meet the requirements of ISO 9001 current version
• Serve as Facilitator of the training processes related to your area.
• Actively participate in the fulfillment of the Quality and EHS policy and objectives, within the activities of their position.
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Job Description Form Number: HR-001
HRQ-FCD-0001
• All activities required by the position must be carried out through strict compliance with the procedures and policies established by the company.
For Managers, Heads, Leaders and Auditors:
• Support decision-making so that the objectives set in terms of Environment, Safety and Health are met.
• Be responsible for safeguarding our physical integrity and that of our colleagues, equipment, assigned tools and providing a safe work environment for employees and visitors.
• Is responsible for identifying and making immediate decisions in relation to acts and conditions that impact safety and the environment, reporting it in a timely manner to his immediate superior or to the EHS area
RELACIONES INTERNAS / EXTERNAS:
FUNCIONES
ÁREA / PUESTO
OBJETIVO
▪ Recibe solicitud del área de Producto/Supply Chain
Producto /Supply Chain
- Mantener el mejor costo de acuerdo con la calidad del producto, cuidando los estándares de calidad de la línea.
▪ Realizar negociaciones con los proveedores que cumplan con los lineamientos de la organización, en cuanto a precio, calidad, garantías y cantidades y condiciones comerciales.
Proveedores
- Cumplir con las políticas de la Compañía para cualquier adquisición.
- Desarrollo y evaluación de proveedores.
- Asegurar el éxito de los proyectos en costo, calidad y tiempo.
TOMA DE DECISIONES/
SOLUCIÓN DE PROBLEMAS: Proceso de Toma de Decisiones y Solución de Problemas Autónomas. Incluir frecuencia e impacto.
FUNCIONES
FRECUENCIA
IMPACTO / OBJETIVO
Selección de proveedores.
Controla, desarrolla y evalua el seguimiento a los proveedores.
Anual / Mensual / Diario
Garantizar el mejor valor en la selección de proveedores adecuada a las políticas corporativas.
Negociaciones.
Anual / Mensual
Garantizando la optimización del costo, calidad y tiempo.
Reportes
Mensual
Informar acerca del net performance mensual, estatus de proyectos avance finanzas y estructura de compras.
• EDUCATION: Bachelor’s Degree in Business/Supply Chain Management/Finance; MBA and or CPM certification a plus
LANGUAGES: Fluent English
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Job Description Form Number: HR-001
HRQ-FCD-0001
EXPERIENCE:
• Minimum of 5+ years experience in Purchasing/Procurement/Product related field; automotive and/or automotive aftermarket experience a plus
• Demonstrated background and proven experience with multiple level supplier negotiations and supply base management
• Understanding and execution of supplier contracts
• Development and execution of commodity strategies with proven results towards business goals and objectives
• Experience in efficiently managing large amounts of data including gathering, analysis and recommendation
• Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint, SAP. Minimum of 5+ years experience in Purchasing/Procurement/Product related field; automotive and/or automotive aftermarket experience a plus
• Demonstrated background and proven experience with multiple level supplier negotiations and supply base management
• Understanding and execution of supplier contracts
• Development and execution of commodity strategies with proven results towards business goals and objectives
• Experience in efficiently managing large amounts of data including gathering, analysis and recommendation
• Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint, SAP and Oracle experience a plus
• Demonstrated experience with managing and/or leading purchasing projects with appropriate cross functional team
• Proven experience with financial business plan development and successful execution
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with multiple levels across the organization along with the ability to mobilize and manage cross-functional teams as necessary
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• Demonstrated experience with managing and/or leading purchasing projects with appropriate cross functional team
• Proven experience with financial business plan development and successful execution
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with multiple levels across the organization along with the ability to mobilize and manage cross-functional teams as necessary
Skills Checklist
The following information must be completed in its entirety to identify technical skills. * Required level - Indicate if the skill is optional or required for the position.
Skill
*Required Level (Optional/Required))
Word, Excel, Power Point, Project Manager y Acces.
SAP or similar
Strong ability to negotiate
Leadership
Analytical to select suppliers
Proactive
Purchasing Process Management
Finance for non financials
Supply Chain Administration
Required
Required
Required
Required
Required
Required
Required
Required
Required
Optional
Area Responsible HR Manager
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Job Description Form Number: HR-001
HRQ-FCD-0001