Series Buyer Level 1

Faurecia-Pamplona, Espanha

New trends and expectations are reshaping the automotive industry. Inspired by the exciting new challenges associated with this revolution, Faurecia anticipates the future of mobility developing cutting-edge solutions for smart life on board and sustainable mobility. If you’re willing to contribute and create value for tomorrow’s cleaner and smarter mobility, Faurecia is the place to be.

Essential responsibilities and duties:
The Productivity Purchasing is responsible for improving the supplier performance in production (quality, cost, delivery) for several plants, in line with purchasing strategy.

The main missions of the role are:

  • Contribute to the identification and implementation of productivity actions (product / process) for cost reduction, in close coordination with Commodity teams
  • Monitor productivity performance for supplier perimeter through cross-functional teamwork in the plants under his/her responsibility (i.e. productivity committees). Present to the plants management board the productivity plan
  • Challenge Commodity Buyers to achieve the Purchasing Budget for his/her plants
  • For most critical topics, support the Supply Chain team to improve supplier deviation in Misdeliveries Per Million (MPM)
  • Be involved in the kick off in program phase to prepare the start of Production. Lead transfers meetings with Program Buyers at the take-over
  • Lead negotiation for Engineering Change Requests within his/her perimeter, and product productivity, in close relationship with commodities

Commitment to the highest ethical standards and willingness to adhere to Faurecia’s Code of Ethics and Code of Management.

Qualifications

Minimum Education Level: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering or Business.
- Nice to have: Specialization in international purchasing or supply chain_

Experience:

  • Minimum 3 years experience in purchasing, production, quality or sales
  • Nice to have: Automotive experience would be an advantage_

Skills and competencies:

  • Knowledge of productivity / lean management methodology
  • Knowledge of production, quality and logistics
  • Fluent English
  • Ability to work in matrix organization
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills
  • Nice to have:_
  • Knowledge of products and technology
  • Supplier audit process and quality management

Faurecia is an Equal Opportunity Employer.