Travel Category Buyer

Autolivs primary goal is to Save More Lives. Our products never get a second chance. This is why we can never compromise on quality. We are working to increase vehicle safety by developing seatbelts, airbags and steering wheels and you can be part of our team as Travel Category Buyer.

Responsibilities

• Global IPU Strategy and Global Category Business Plan creation for assigned categories and rollout in all regions, closely cooperating with stakeholders.
• Global IPU Strategy execution for assigned categories cooperating closely with Global IPU teams.
• Collaborate closely with SCM, Global IPU and AEU IPU operational team and review opportunities for continuous improvement and business improvements.
• Reporting the Category Business Plan execution and results of savings target achievements to Category Manager.
• Follow the Global Indirect Purchasing Strategy.
• Recurring Category spend analysis and management.
• Recurring contracts review for sufficient planning of sourcing/resourcing activities and contracts prolongation.
• Provide purchasing services to end-users in all regions of Autoliv.
• Update category related information like supplier fact profile, certificates etc.
• Collect and compile supplier and supply market information as input to the category strategy, and implement the strategy in the organization.
• Support end-user in defining target cost estimates for FC/EQ and for other projects.
• Category Activity Pipeline (CAP) tasks plan creation and execution for assigned category.
• Issuing and analyzing RFQs, negotiations, Sourcing Board presentation, contracts, and catalogs implementation.
• Organize and support supplier audits.
• Insert savings initiatives and results (in accordance to Saving Control Manual for IPU) into software tools and keep them up-to-date (Sievo, etc.).
• Responsible for negotiations and contract preparation in accordance to AS 306, AS58, including NDAs. Storage of contracts in the Contract Management Database.
• Manage the relationships with the suppliers on behalf of Autoliv Indirect Purchasing.
• Support the end-user in problem solving (system and process) including escalation process with suppliers.
• Monitor supplier performance, initiate and support supplier development programs.
• Lead the planning, and execution of annual supplier negotiations.
• Ensuring best price, sufficient capacity and capability at supplier.
• Participate in preparing forecasts and yearly budgets for expenses on goods and services for indirect spend in assigned categories.
• Ensure that the correct CC (product category) is applied.
• Check that the short description is in English, understandable, and representative.
• Check if the long description (can be in local language) is understandable and representative.
• Ensure that minimum 2 quotes were considered and enclosed, a contract is linked or contract number mentioned.
• If there is no contract and only one quote, make sure that the single sourcing is justified sufficiently.
• If necessary, consult the CM before approval.
• Ensure that a reference price is entered (consult with CM if necessary).
• Approve the PR in accordance to established thresholds.

Qualifications

• Experience in international companies in the area of purchase/supply chain/engineering.
• Experience in leadership in multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience in Project Management is a plus.
• Experience in work in purchasing or sale department (experience in making and maintaining business contacts).
• Very good command of English.
• Analytical thinking.
• Ability to establish contacts.
• Ability to communicate at all levels of organization.
• Ability to work under pressure.

Benefits & Development

In our international work setting, you will find a range of opportunities that are designed to enhance your career and personal development. Including new and different perspectives is part of what ensures the team’s success. We are committed to develop people’s skills, knowledge and creative potential. Our training and development programs emphasize technical competency, leadership development and business management skill.

More lives saved – more life lived!

Job Details

Seniority level: Not Applicable

Employment type: Other

Job function: Marketing and Sales

Industry: Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing

Application

We will be more than glad to chat with you about your experience and your career goals.