Head of Procurement E-Mobility AM

Objective of the position

Manage several related, complex organizational units (can be global at different plant sites) with very varied functions (e.g. several purchasing functions, etc.).

Principal activities

 Support the strategic planning of the division (Bereich) by breaking down or developing the strategic planning for the unit (Fachbereich) within a short or medium-range time frame.

 Plan and administer the budget in his/her area of responsibility, in cooperation with the supervisor, and make sure there is compliance with it.

 Develop and implement personnel planning (including strategic) in his/her area of responsibility, in cooperation with the supervisor; also make sure qualified personnel are hired.

 Provide technical and disciplinary leadership to associates that report to him/her; make personnel decisions in cooperation with the HR department and the supervisor Asdf.

 Develop unit-specific goals, break down and prioritize the unit goals, follow up on goals and evaluate goal achievement.

 Plan, integrate and control different purchasing activities in the regional area of responsibility.

 Elaborate strategic planning and targets in the purchasing department within the area of responsibility as well as ensure the implementation for achieving the result targets.

 Control and implement purchasing activities (e.g. supplier evaluation, conventional purchasing activities, project and process management, supplier management, forward sourcing, contract and risk management, cost-value analysis, etc.).

 Ensure the sourcing in the area of responsibility.

 Establish and implement framework conditions for purchasing activities in the area of responsibility.

 Ensure/conduct negotiations in selected, complex cases; in particular in escalation and as part of the negotiation tactics.

 Conclude contracts until they are ready to be signed and concluded in the framework of the internal signature regulation, taking into consideration the optimization of costs and supply securities.

 Ensure continuous observations of markets and competitors in the area of responsibility.

Requirements:

 Professional career: BD Engineering, Economics degree or related.

 Relevant experience: 8+ years working in the role in the automotive environment. Experience in E-mobility segment (commodities: HV components, metal, mechatronics and electronics).

Experience leading people and strong negotiation skills.

- English Business Level.

Technical knowledge:

 Commodities: HV components, metal, mechatronics and electronics.

 Project Management.

 Supplier management.

 Contract and risk management.

 Cost-value analysis.