Responsibilities
- Oversee/Manage an annual spend of > $100MM atour businesses in Europe and parts of Asia to achieve annual cash flow anddepartmental/business annual goals
- You will lead and supervise a team of buyers locatedacross multiple European countries
- Assist in the definition of strategy andobjectives in collaboration with Director of Global Procurement sodecisions have a direct and long-term effect on business profitability andgrowth
- Work closely with production to ensureuninterrupted material flow, partner with R&D and Engineering on newmaterial qualification, and lead supplier negotiations to support newproduct development and offerings
- You will be responsible for issuing and leadinglarge-scale tenders, managing the end-to-end procurement process fromRFQ/RFP through to contract award and execution
- Champion the supplier management process withcritical suppliers and build business relationships with them as a sourceof sustainable advantage for LAMT
- Use total cost of ownership levers to achievemeasurable cost reduction, cycle time reduction, improved service,increased reliability, and productivity improvements
- You will negotiate complex, high-stakes global supply agreements in line withLAMT’s business interests and policies
Qualifications
- You have 5+ years of Global Strategic Sourcing, Purchasing,Sales, and/or Supply Chain experience
- Bachelor’s degree or Equivalent in Business,Supply Chain, Engineering, Finance, or related fields
- Demonstrable experience working in a manufacturingenvironment with exposure to operational processes and procurementactivities
- You have in-depth knowledge of Key Commodities
- Further, you have strong negotiation, analytical, problem-solving,and organizational skills
- The candidate must be prepared to travel regionally and internationally 15-30% of the time
- Additionally you must be proficient in spoken and written English
- Bilingual or Multilingual in French, Italian, orGerman is an advantageous but not required
Benefits
We provide a comprehensive benefits programme that supports employees and their families.
- Flexible hours
- Generous 28 day holiday schedule + bank holidays
- Competitive salaries
- Private health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Pension plan
- Life assurance
Salary range: LGG16
Any designations used of course apply to persons of all genders. The form of speech used here is for simplicity only.
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