Buyer

Main responsibilities

Sourcing strategies

Participate to Sourcing Strategies definition by providing inputs to Sourcing Commodity Managers

Tenders (to be with commodity)

Is a member of the CDS tender team

Launch quotations during tender phase, get commitments from suppliers Participate to internal reviews according schedule

Secure cost commitment by working closely with tender team & cost manager

Projects

Is a member of the Center of Excellence project team

Prepare and send RFQs to suppliers according Tactical Plan strategies Analyze cost and negotiate prices with suppliers before Business Award Collect all necessary information for Business Award preparation Organize and lead Business Award using official internal template

Prepare LOI and get it signed when needed / Launch DOA into Altes and get it signed Create PO in SAP in line to the BA & follow up for approval & release to Supplier Support for on time FAI & Deliveries of parts in line to Project plan (Pre-Serial)

Manage cost modifications Negotiate it when necessary & Update PO Animate supplier performance reviews

Drive sourcing process for modifications during serial phase (Quotation/Negotiation/PO) Participate at regular work meetings with Engineer /Logistics/Quality when necessary Organize claim documents/files before escalation

Prepare documents and information for project cost review. Make sure all AT assets are identified in supplier premises

Manage day-to-day issues, escalate to Sourcing Manager in case of any blocking

Risk Management with suppliers

Initiate Supplier workshops along with Engineering/DTC team to drive cost optimization. Handover to Site team for Serial Production.

Supplier market management Generate cost reduction ideas Drive suppliers for innovation

Coordinate suppliers workshops / suppliers technical day Implement supplier suggestion sheets

Respect Transport code of ethics and guidelines.