Senior Indirect Procurement Lead – Automotive Sourcing

Visteon Corporation; Setúbal; Presencial; EUR 60 000 - 90 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Visteon Corporation is seeking an experienced procurement professional to lead indirect procurement in the automotive sector. The role focuses on strategic sourcing for IT, MRO, professional services, and facilities, with emphasis on supplier selection, negotiation, and contract management aimed at cost savings and quality improvements.

The candidate will collaborate with finance, legal, and operations, monitor supplier performance, and ensure policy compliance while driving digital procurement

Qualificações

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• MBA or relevant advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum of 7 years of indirect procurement experience in automotive or manufacturing, including leadership roles.

Responsabilidades

• Develop and execute strategic sourcing plans for indirect procurement categories including IT, MRO, professional services, and facilities management.
• Lead supplier selection, negotiation, and contract management to achieve cost savings, quality improvements, and risk mitigation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams such as finance, legal, and operations to align procurement strategies with business objectives.
• Manage supplier performance through regular reviews, scorecards, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with company procurement policies, industry regulations, and ethical standards.
• Analyze market trends, supplier capabilities, and cost drivers to identify opportunities for innovation and value creation.
• Drive procurement process improvements and digital transformation initiatives to enhance efficiency and transparency.
• Prepare and present procurement reports, forecasts, and business cases to senior management.
• Mentor and develop junior procurement staff to build a high-performing team.
• Manage risk by identifying potential supply chain disruptions and developing contingency plans.

Conhecimentos

Strategic Sourcing

Supplier Relationship Mgmt

Cost Optimization

Stakeholder Collaboration

Contract Negotiation

Data Analysis

Cross-functional Collaboration

Digital Procurement Tools

Team Leadership

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field

MBA or relevant advanced degree preferred

Ferramentas

Procurement software

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Visteon Corporation is seeking an experienced procurement professional to lead indirect procurement in the automotive sector. The role focuses on strategic sourcing for IT, MRO, professional services, and facilities, with emphasis on supplier selection, negotiation, and contract management aimed at cost savings and quality improvements.

The candidate will collaborate with finance, legal, and operations, monitor supplier performance, and ensure policy compliance while driving digital procurement