Purchasing Project Manager

61 Be the main purchasing interface towards suppliers during the project, make sure project deliverables from supplier side are met on time and budget

61 Manage engineering changes, including commercial discussions

61 Manage prototype suppliers (including negotiation, agreements, prototype tools orders)

61 Communicate with Category team about specific supplier needs and support investigation of new supplier base when required

61 Support sales and engineering with project cost and pricing objectives in close cooperation with the Category Buyers

61 Carry out project management, planning activities and maintain reporting

61 Carry out RFQ kick offs with correct data and teams

61 Responsibility for the handover of projects to Category Buyers

61 Initiate and coordinate supplier VAVE activities, including organization of supplier days and workshops

Requirements:

61 Educated to degree level or relevant qualification

61 Commercial background, attention to detail, appreciation of Global economics

61 Experience in procurement and dealing with direct material into manufacturing operations

61 Good communication skills, both written and oral, at all levels

61 Computer literate and good working knowledge of Microsoft Office Systems and ERP

61 Organisation skills, ability to prioritize

61 Project management

61 Effective cross-cultural Communication

61 Technical understanding or engineering background is a bonus

61 Proactivity and drive to continuous improvement