AESC | Purchasing Manager

Location

Douai, Nord | France

Job description

AESC is the world’s leading battery technology company and lithium-ion battery manufacturer with battery plants in Japan, the United Kingdom, the United States, and China. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of France's highest profile manufacturing plants as AESC is building a new battery manufacturing plant in Douai, Hauts-de-France to support its business growth in Europe. This is a unique opportunity to join one of the most exciting, large-scale industrial developments in many years, where new and emerging technologies will be adopted in support of the rapidly growing electric vehicle marketplace.

Overall purpose of role:

The overall purpose of the Indirect Commodity Buyer is to support the local EAFR Purchasing organization in managing procurement activities (planning, sourcing, tender and negotiation) for local indirect categories (FM/MRO/Utilities…) in AESC Douai to optimize savings and reduce risks with suppliers.

Main tasks and responsibilities:

1. Build and maintain relationships with internal stakeholders, suppliers and EU/central purchasing organizations.
2. Support EU Purchasing leaders with contract negotiation
3. Manage a dedicated purchasing portfolio including, contract negotiations, contribution to annual savings targets and management of Invitation to Tenders and Request for Quotations.
4. Manage / Administer Purchase Orders
5. Support Purchasing Manager with implementation of European Purchasing policies
6. Support Purchasing Project Management activity in local indirect categories

Pre-requisites – Job specific skills and functional / technical knowledge

1. Formal/Professional Education Purchasing/Procurement degree/CIPs foundation is desirable
2. Experience Purchasing Processes and Procedures Supplier Management Negotiation skills Project Management skills Extensive experience in Indirect purchasing (5 – 10 years)
3. IT Skills Excellent knowledge of MS Office applications, SAP
4. Foreign Language must have: English/French C1 level Nice to have: Chinese

Competencies required :

• Interpersonal Skills:

1. Communicates appropriately/with impact ,
2. fulfils customer needs (internal and external),
3. works transparently and builds relationships.

• Leadership Skills :

1. Enables change and continuous improvement,
2. Promotes understanding and learning in organization.

• Business Management Skills :

1. Efficiently Plans and Organises ,
2. Analyses Data and develops solutions ,
3. Makes sound decisions ,
4. Possesses technical and professional knowledge ,
5. Possesses cross-functional skills.

• Personal Qualities and Traits:

1. Is self confident ,
2. Works professionally even under stress ,
3. Is results-orientated and Profit /performance driven ,
4. Open to continuous learning ,
5. Is proactive and has entrepreneurial skills.

Job tags

Salary