ResponsibilitiesAchieve and improve financial performance of the Division through supplier negotiations, resourcing and productivity actions.Monitor supplier Quality, Cost and Delivery performance and challenge supplier when supplier is falling short of targets.Develop and execute segment Commodity Strategy.Responsible for delivering purchasing budget, updating forecast, reporting monthly savings.Support Program Buyers with sourcing of new segments and supplier Panel definition.Pursue optimally economical costs for goods/services in conjunction with obtaining continual long‐term agreement savings opportunities.Perform continual review and evaluation of the current supply base and also new potential suppliers through cross‐functional supplier audits/visits based on group criteria.Facilitate continuous improvement activities with the supply base to support VA/VE savings opportunities.Progress savings from inception through to implementation.Conduct management meetings to review and improve supplier performance.Other duties and specific projects as identified to support commercial targets and supplier optimization.Identify savings, update forecast file and follow through to completion, taking ownership and responsibility for actions under buyer, lead activity.Identify savings at month end and cross‐reference against productivity file to confirm completion.Report savings each month to Manager and confirm with Controller that they are captured.Calculate retroactive debits/credits for late identified savings, ensure they are captured at month end,



follow through to cash receipt or debit execution.Hold monthly supplier management reviews to identify savings gaps, get up to speed on quality issues, communicate FAS intentions, understand supplier glide path to target, etc.Monitor Supplier Integral Performance Measurement in terms of quality and service of the cost via the SBG reporting structures.Follow market trends for specific commodities and raw materials.Prepare and deploy Commodity Strategies & Cost Models for various commodities.Understand all cost break‐downs and challenge supply base accordingly to ensure cost is optimized.Have the ability to fully understand cost models and be able to provide input towards generating a cost model.QualificationsBachelor's degree in Business, Engineering or related field.5+ years in automotive industry.5+ years in purchasing functions.Strong understanding of plastic cost structures, including raw materials, conversion costs, tooling, labor, overhead, logistics, and supplier margins.Expertise in negotiating pricing, contracts, payment terms, annual productivity targets, and long‐term supply agreements.Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify savings opportunities and mitigate supply chain risks.SAP experience (preferred).
Must have very good Excel and Word skills.Strong communication skills, both in English and Spanish.Able to accommodate ~15% travel (domestic & international).
Commitment to the highest ethical standards and willingness to adhere to Faurecia's Code of Ethics and Code of Management.Team Player.
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📌 Commodity Buyer - Plastics (Heroica Puebla de Zaragoza)
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