**PURCHASING PRODUCTIVITY SPECIALIST**
Location IRAPUATO, GUANAJUATO
FORVIA HELLA is a listed international automotive supplier.
As a company of the FORVIA Group, FORVIA HELLA stands for high-performance lighting technology and vehicle electronics and, with the Lifecycle Solutions Business Group, also covers a broad service and product portfolio for the spare parts and workshop business as well as for manufacturers of special vehicles.
With currently around 36,500 employees at over 125 locations, the Company is active worldwide and generated adjusted sales of €8.1 billion in fiscal year ****.
**YOUR TASKS**
1. Oversee the development and implementation of new purchasing strategies and ensure alignment with overall business objectives.
2. Analyze and evaluate supply chain and procurement processes toward determining areas of efficiency and potential costs savings.
3. Collaborate with key stakeholders on purchasing decisions to ensure that the best value is secured for the company.
4. Implement productivity measures,
procedures and guidelines aimed at improving purchasing outcomes.
5. Identify process improvement opportunities and lead the implementation of new tools and systems.
6. Foster relationship with suppliers, vendors and internal departments to ensure smooth procurement operations.
7. Develop productivity reports and present findings to management and other stakeholders.
**YOUR QUALIFICATIONS**
1.Bachelor's degree in business, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, or a related field.
2. Minimum of 4 years of experience in purchasing, SQA, or a supply chain role.
3. Resilience and experience with vendor/supplier negotiations and sourcing.
5. Strong analytical skills with the ability to create financial reports and conduct cost analyses.
6. Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and communication skills for liaising with colleagues, vendors, and suppliers.