COMMODITY LEAD BUYER (METAL)

AKWEL; Gebze; On-site; TRY 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive company seeks a Commodity Lead Buyer in Gebze. You will manage supplier relationships, negotiate contracts, and apply engineering knowledge to optimize purchasing strategies. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in manufacturing as well as strong project management skills.

Qualifications

• 5 years minimum Purchasing experience in manufacturing sector.
• Fluent in English; additional languages are a plus.
• Ability to travel internationally.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for supplier data management and escalations.
• Negotiate and implement contracts for purchasing.
• Monitor supplier performance and ensure action plans.

Skills

Multi task abilities

Project management

Knowledge in finance & cash management

Negotiation skills

Results-oriented mindset

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in engineering

Job description

The Commodity Lead Buyer (CLB) reports to the Regional Purchasing Director (RPD) of the corresponding Material Group.

The Commodity Lead Buyer is the second escalation level in case of blocking point with a Supplier.

The Commodity Lead Buyer is responsible for panel management. To that aim;

• The Commodity Lead Buyer, alerts and puts in place actions to reduce the operational risks within his/her area of responsibility and applies escalation process when necessary.
• The Commodity Lead Buyer builds strategies on commodities assigned, including a cost structure analysis by technology.

For direct purchasing, the Commodity Lead Buyer:

• Deals with the Suppliers data panel management when blocking point is raised by mass production purchasing team
• Negotiates and implements contracts when there is a major change on the standard document
• Ensures market benchmark (raw material follow-up, new comers, innovation, Business intelligence)
• Conducts the first business with a new supplier
• Deploy master agreement making sure they are aligned vs AKWEL sales and market evolutions
• Validates that all the documents are in place for the creation of a new LPA
• Ensures a regular follow-up of the supplier performance with the corresponding buyer making sure the action plan is robust enough and is progressing at the correct speed
• Manages QCDP complex situations and roadblocks raised by the Buyer / RPD
• Brings support to Buyers for annual negotiations or take the lead on RPD instructions

Must apply all quality procedures and operating instructions within the framework of operations linked to his job and the rules defined by the Group. Agrees to act in accordance with the ethical rules of the Group.

Requirements

Qualifications and Experience:

• Minimum of Bachelor’s Degree in engineering. 5 years minimum Purchasing experience in the manufacturing sector on the Commodities he will have to manage, reinforced by metal knowledge for 3 years.

Professional Abilities:

• Multi task abilities & capacity to prioritize
• Project management
• Abilities to organize and coordinate meetings
• Knowledge in finance & cash management
• English Fluent, other language used in the perimeter of activity is a plus
• Able to travel in foreign countries

Technical Knowledge:

• Results-oriented, with QCDP mindset
• Purchasing process knowledge:
  • Supply base management
  • Management of RFQ processes & sourcing
  • Contracts management (negotiation, legal,…)
• Expertise in metal commodity; sheet metal, plating, air tubes, heat/surface treatment.
• Project management

Contract type: CDI(Permanent)

Department : Purchasing Department

If you are interested in this role and believe that you meet the requirements, please forward your CV and cover letter at: [e-mail] or HR department.

Please note that incomplete applications will not be taken into account.