For our client, a technology leader in air conditioning equipment and systems for indoor air quality, we are looking for a Purchasing Manager who will report directly to the Managing Director.
The Purchasing Manager is responsible for overseeing the strategic sourcing & operational procurement of materials, equipment, and services necessary for industrial operations and facility management.
Your responsabilities :
* This role ensures that purchasing activities predominant in overall profitability are cost-effective, timely, and aligned with the company’s production needs, the quality standards and the strategy of the company.
* You lead and develop the purchasing team in operational sourcing and tactical negotiation dimensions, balancing assignments and setting clear goals & measurable KPIs.
* You negotiate contracts and terms with suppliers to ensure optimal balance between pricing, quality and delivery patterns while having also a strong focus on overall working capital objectives.
* You develop and implement procurement strategies that support production schedules, cost targets and product mix evolutions through constant enhancing of forecasting systems involving production, design, R&D, business development and finance teams
* You become an expert in internal management systems (ie. ERP+) to be mastered, properly configurated, regularly updated and further enhanced for continuous improvement.
* You maintain an document clear efficient procedures & organize agreement’s traceability for management follow-up, trainings and ISO purposes.
* You monitor supplier performance with corrective action plans when needed (score cards) and maintain strong vendor’s relationships to ensure reliability and continuous improvement.
* You are able to identify and mitigate supply chain risks by organizing minimum dual sourcing based on clear standard specifications for all (critical) components combined with contingency planning.
* You develop with R&D support, innovative mindset with suppliers to ensure sustainability solutions towards 2030 target for reducing GHG emissions intensity by 52%.
* You liaise with other entities for suppliers acting for applying the full possible leverage. Visit suppliers on site for assessing vendor’s capabilities.
* You analyze market trends and document structured market intelligence for proper strategic decisions and defining annual budgets with savings program.
Your Qualifications :
* Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or related field.
* You have a bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering or related field.
* You benefit from 5 yeard of experience in industrial purchasing or supply chain management.
* You have knowledge of manufacturing processes and materials is a real plus.
* You are fluent in English and French.
Your Key Competencies will be :
* Strategic thinking and decision-making while also hands-on attitude
* Cooperative leadership style (internal/external customers) & Team development
* Strong negotiation, communication, and analytical skills.
* Problem-solving and adaptability
* Cost, quality, service mindset
* Supplier relationship management
Our offer :
* A permanent contract with a leading supplier group in the indoor environment sector.
* A real stepping stone in your career in terms of development within a close-knit and committed team.
* A nice salary package with your responsibilities, with attractive extra-legal benefits.