Vitesco Technologies Hiring for NPM Purchasing Buyer (REGIONAL CATEGORY SPECIALIST) at Pune, India Full Time

NPM Purchasing Buyer (REGIONAL CATEGORY SPECIALIST)

Job ID: 28853

Location:

Pune, IN

REGIONAL CATEGORY SPECIALIST

Missions and Purpose of this position:

The Regional Category Specialist is responsible for the development and implementation of the Regional Strategies & Sourcing’s across various NPM (Non-Production Materials) and will contribute toward global initiatives which drive added value for Vitesco Technologies in terms of commercial, logistical, and technical enhancements, while strengthening the relationships to strategic Business Partners (internal and external).

Tasks:

• PURCHASING STRATEGY: Support the implementation of the Global Purchasing Strategy to the Regional level. Develop, maintain, align, communicate, and implement Regional Purchasing Strategies (Category Strategy Papers, CSP) in alignment with all respective stakeholders*

• POOLING & STRATEGIC SUPPLIER PANEL: Drive the Execution of Market Intelligence studies and ensure the ideal balance of Competition and Pooling through e.g., supplier reduction and implementation of strategic suppliers to achieve a maximum cost reduction contribution and best possible synergy effects

• SUPPLIER RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT: Identify, develop, and promote Global and Regional Strategic Suppliers based on SRM requirements and considering the CSP definitions. Conduct Strategic Supplier Meetings to realize further benefits toward service level and customer expectations.

• CONTRACTS:Manage and developthe number of favorable Price and Framework Agreements in legal, logistical, commercial, and technical terms (Requirement Books, Specifications, Standards) in close alignment with stakeholders, and steer the implementation

• SOURCING PROJECTS: Support global sourcing projects as well as Lead and initiate tenders for Regional Projects in cooperation with the respective stakeholders*

• KPI’s: Track & Drive results of relevant KPI´s for responsible Cluster(s) according to the Global Target & KPI settings

• COMPLIANCE: Ensure Compliance with Business Partner Code of Conduct and Vitesco Technologies Code of Conduct

Organization and Magnitude:

• Responsible for a Regional Purchasing volume between 8M and 10M €

Requirements:

• Academic degree in business administration, engineering, or comparable qualification

• Minimum 6-8 years of professional experience in Purchasing, respective material groups preferred or equivalent

• Strong negotiating skills, persuasion, and communication skills

• Leadership abilities/experience preferred

• Knowledge of MS Office tools as well as in SAP R/3 and World Class Sourcing Platforms

• English language skills written and spoken

• Affinity for cooperation with people and intercultural competences

• Ability to work under pressure, driving execution

• Creativity, reliability, integrity, teamwork, operates with global perspective

Interfaces / Contacts:

a) Internally*

Worldwide Purchasing Departments, Central, Business Unit & Plant business area representatives (e. g. HR, IT, Quality, Communications, Finance, Legal, etc.)

*incl. Management functions

b) externally

Suppliers: General Managers, Global/Regional, Key Account Managers, Sales Representatives, Business Partners, Associations, Lawyers, Insurances

Vitesco Technologies is a leading international developer and manufacturer of state-of-the-art powertrain technologies for sustainable mobility. With smart system solutions and components for electric, hybrid and internal combustion drivetrains, Vitesco Technologies makes mobility clean, efficient, and affordable. The product range includes electrified drivetrain systems, electronic control units, sensors and actuators, and exhaust -gas aftertreatment solutions. In 2021, Vitesco Technologies recorded sales of €8.3 billion and employs around 37,000 employees at about 50 locations worldwide. Vitesco Technologies is headquartered in Regensburg, Germany.