Senior Buyer (m­­/­­f­­/­­d)

Design and implement global sourcing strategies in alignment with company policies and targets Define and manage the Suppliers Panel, including the integration of new suppliers based on KPIs Foster and enhance supplier relationships to achieve optimal performance in terms of cost, delivery, quality, and project execution Develop and maintain an efficient End-to-End Supplier Management Process, from sampling to commercial launch Create bottom-up cost models to build intelligence on suppliers' cost structures, empowering effective negotiations throughout contracts Monitor and continuously improve supplier performance Identify, document and drive sustainable actions to reduce CO2 emissions Identify and integrate new suppliers during the early design phase of projects Be aware of market trends, new technologies as to generate innovations Deploy End-to-End Supplier Management Process throughout project life-cycles, including Request for Quotation (RFQ) follow-up, homologation, and business awards Apply Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) logic to business awards, make-or-buy decisions, and re-sourcing initiatives together with the Industrial Team Collaborate with the Quality team to assess and audit suppliers prior to business awards Actively participate in Project Reviews, providing status updates and action plans Lead improvement initiatives in End-to-End Supplier Management Process, from RFQ definition to KPI monitoring Collaborate with Product Marketing to understand the product brief Identify and integrate suppliers in the early design phase and conduct feasibility studies Design comprehensive project plans from brief to commercial launch Enhance collaborative relationships with Product Marketing teams and achieve Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) targets in line with project objectives Ensure smooth execution throughout the commercial launch and handover to supply chain teams