At International Automotive Components, it’s what’s inside that really drives us. Operating across 19 countries, we bring over 160 years of automotive expertise to the forefront in crafting beautiful interiors that help to differentiate vehicles in the global marketplace. We believe our employees to be our greatest asset: we welcome employees of all backgrounds, and are proud to provide benefits such as professional development opportunities, a gym scheme, and length of service awards among many others.
We are excited to confirm the below opportunity to join our innovative and conscientious team:
Commodity Manager - Raw Materials
Main purpose of the job:
• Is responsible for all operational and strategic activities within the given Commodity and sub-commodities while ensuring compliance with overall IAC- and Purchasing objectives, strategies, and procedures.
• Is responsible for the management of all suppliers within the Commodity and sub-commodities group.
Main missions and results:
• Fully responsible for all commercial and timing objectives of IAC within a nominated Commodity group.
• Provide best service to the business through sound knowledge of the Commodity combined with strong understanding of local and global market conditions.
• Responsible for sourcing's all parts in the commodity group within the agreed quality, timing and cost targets, in accordance with IAC’s rules & procedures.
• Management of suppliers within the nominated Commodity and sub-commodities, RFQ’s, contract negotiations, payment term agreements, framework contracts, supply chain agreements, support installation of quality agreements and other contractual agreements.
• Establish and follow purchasing commodity strategies in line with overall company strategies.
• Actively execute supply base reduction strategies.
• Perform routine benchmarking.
• On time processing of sourcing requirements using established corporate procedure.
• Ensure the accuracy of prices in systems; maintain updates in systems.
Preferred skills and experience:
• Educated to a commercial or technical degree or comparable education.
• Proven appropriate job experience within Purchasing.
• Substantial Purchasing experience with a background in resin, chemical and other raw material procurement. Automotive experience is preferred.
• Commodity purchasing experience is a distinct advantage for this position.
• Knowledge of purchasing practices and techniques including Tier I change management procedures.
• Negotiation skills.
• Competence in business tools: PC (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Fluent English and ideally other European language skills.
What you'll get
You will receive a competitive salary ranging plus company holiday pay.
Training will be given to the right candidate with the opportunity to join an expanding site within our organisation.
IAC is an equal opportunities employer and committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity amongst our workforce. Our aim is that our workforce will be truly representative of all sections of society and each employee feels respected and able to give their best. We oppose all forms of unlawful and unfair discrimination. We are committed to creating an environment in which individual differences and the contributions of all our staff are recognised.
Interested?
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