Supplier panel management: Introduction of new and competitive sources of supply as well as development, standardization, harmonization and bundling of suppliers.
Continuous cost optimization for the assigned commodities by contributing to the realization of identified value adding and saving targets by implementing and leveraging corresponding value, including the implementation of developed measures and tools for cost and value optimization.
Design and execution of tendering processes: Incorporation of purchasing requisitions without a frame contract, tender strategy and planning, risk analysis, tendering, pre-selection, negotiation and preparation of award decisions as well as contract implementation and management.
Analysis of relevant supplier markets: Reporting on purchasing market developments regarding competition, demand, pricing, innovation and own positioning.
Provision of relevant data for strategic decisions.
Communication with stakeholders and data requests management: Contact person, constructive sparring partner and assistance for stakeholders regarding the respective product group(s) as well as for the respective existing or potential suppliers.
Manages the activities in line with the company governance rules, purchasing policy and in the respect of the processes in place.
Defines the purchasing strategies for the scope of commodities, identifying the market opportunities and key drivers
Defines the supply base for the commodities like Heat stating machines, US machines, EOL for Electronics & plastics joining components. Manage the relationships with the players
Negotiates contracts reaching Purchase Orders, long term agreements with the suppliers objectives in terms of costs, quality, delivery, flexibility. Looking global opportunities supplier selection from LCC to Europe, Mexico, North America, Thailand etc.