o Drives Supplier Integration into Projects to optimize QCDI and non recurring costs
o Ensures Segment Strategy compliance along Sourcing Process in all Business awards
o As Member of the Project Team, Leads Sourcing Process from CAA preparation till completion of PQA steps and Project closure.
o Participates to Project Meeting and Activities (Project Kick Off, Sourcing Plan, Technical Steering Committee, Project Management Committee) and Supports project award during CAA for his/her own site.
o Supports Project Manager in Preparation of Sourcing Plan to define mutual PTM commitments and conditions to proceed with Pre-SoCo (RFQ), SoCo (Award) and SOP at required QCD conditions.
o Identifies Critical Parts as per CLEAN definitions and review contingency plan with related PTM (anticipated design Reviews, S-VRF, possible specification changes...). Request PM arbitration when required.
o Involves Segment Leader (or Group Segment Director) in appropriate timing to share project constraints and propose sourcing strategy compliant with Group Segment Strategy
o Selects supplier bid-list based on Compliant Segment Panel and liaise with Project and Segment organisations to identify Bundle opportunities.
o Assess pre-selected suppliers risk impacts on the project related to Development or Production capacity, Technical or Quality capability, financial sustainability. Proposes with Project team & Commodity organisation mitigation plan and ensures it properly recorded in PuMa Pre-SoCo & SoCo pages.
o Proposes Lotting and RFP tactics and anticipate use of Auctions with the Project Team
o Co-ordinates S-VRF definition and plan Supplier Design reviews to:
- ensure Supplier full understanding,
- capture improvement proposals,
- obtain Supplier acceptance of Valeo Requirements,
- enhances competition at equivalent scope
o Install competition between suppliers bringing at least two suppliers at the same technical level and proceeds with all negotiations to ensure successful RFQ and/or auction process.
o Performs RFQ Process via PuMa & Auction (Live or Online)
o Leverages commodity organisation to reach pre-sourcing, sourcing decisions and meet project targets.
o Ensures timely sign off with the segments of all supplier contracts related the project (from development contracts to mass production)
o For global platforms assembled in multiple plants of Valeo, coordinates with PG/PL PPD, Platform Lead buyer (when appointed) and other project buyers to ensure project will meet from SOP: (i) commodity strategy, (ii) localization needs of receiving plant, (iii) global leverage and securization of the supply base for the platform.
o Manages achievement of all project milestones related to suppliers and follows progress of PQA stages.
o Defines and controls communication flows and contents between project teams and suppliers. Ensures all necessary documentation (Project & Supplier) is properly stored in PuMa
o Makes the best possible use of all PuMa features and promote its usage among his project team.
o Pilot and forecast the project purchasing index and lead the productivity action plan (VP & PTBV) to reach CAA Targets.
o Ensures proper transfer to Serial Production including Productivity Actions yet to implement (PTBV).
o For advanced purchasing (P3/P2) :
• proposes and validate with commodity organisation pre-sourcing target suppliers
• manages all contractual aspects to protect Valeo intellectual property and segment panel
o 2-3 years of working experience in the related field is required.
o Good Negotiation skills
o Candidate must able to work under pressure and with minimum supervision.
o Candidate must able to meet tight deadlines.
o Experience in manufacturing industries.
o Experience in automotive industries is an advantage.