CATEGORY BUYER EQUIPMENT AND SITE COST TIMISOARA

Yazaki Component Technology, part of Yazaki Corporation, represents a world leader in developing and manufacturing of electrical and electronic components for the greatest car makers in the world.

- Master or bachelor degree in business administration or engineering;
- Robust experience (4 6 years) in the automotive industry (preferred) or any other industries, where the candidate has conducted purchasing activities, in best case in Equipment & Site Cost / Real Estate (Construction of new plants,
- Extension of existing locations, Rent, Energy/Utilities );
- Experienced in buying and negotiating of Real Estate in regards to new plant constructions, plant extensions and rent;
- Engineering experience as well as technical understanding preferred;
- Excellent English skills on a business proficiency level (speaking and writing
- Very good computer skills ( Microsoft Office and SAP
- Good presentation preparation and delivery skills;
- High analytical skills;
- Ability to analyze complex data and develop strategies;
- Willingness to achieve results in a team environment;
- High personal motivation and ability to develop practical or innovative alternative approaches to meet objectives
- Teamwork spirit;
- Self motivated and independent;
- Willingness to travel.

- Assign Category Equipment & Site Cost and its corresponding supplier base in YEL;
- Define and implement category / sub category strategy;
- Review supplier base, define robust preferred supplier base, reduce number of suppliers and bundle business accordingly;
- Follow overall Supply Management Saving and Cost Avoidance targets, benchmark responsible category spend frequently (min. 2 times / year), identify potentials, lead supplier negotiations and implement potentials accordingly;
- Frequent reporting of Supply Management related tasks by conducting regular Category review meetings;
- Periodically reporting of cost saving status and achieved cost improvement performance by using the established Supply Management templates and tools;
- Define, prioritize key projects and translate into objectives / action plans and drive execution to deliver required business results by leading projects / cross functional teams and support project launches;
- Monitor and report progress / achievement on a monthly basis to management (prepare & attend Category review meetings
- Validate cost savings with relevant actors and support local purchasing to turn the identified cost savings opportunities into real savings processes.

What will we offer?

- Competitive salary package;
- Annual bonuses;
- Extensive private medical insurance for you and your family (unlimited recommended investigations);
- Free sports activities;
- Meal tickets;
- Flexible working hours;
- Stability;
- Relocation Package for non-Timisoara residents.