Acheteur

• Acting as APTIV purchasing representative to external suppliers for plant related activities
• Representing APTIV purchasing in local project teams to ensure early involvement for new project launches, business transfers, engineering changes etc.
• Ensure timely raw material availability for new launches through consistent follow-up of system readiness, material availability and alignment with EMEA purchasing teams to meet internal and external customer milestones
• SAP data management (creation and maintenance of purchasing views, schedule agreements, purchase orders etc. / Master Data Maintenance (Vendor & Pricing Management) / New Vendor creation)
• Maintaining oversight and ensure clarification on blocked invoices, working with internal and external stakeholders
• Supporting plant operations in case of delivery issues with APTIV suppliers
• Active support to meet local cost reduction targets
• Supporting regional and global purchasing teams to ensure functional targets are reached and strategies are executed
• Supporting the annual budget preparation for direct production material
• Occasionally support and coordinate with regional indirect team for purchasing activities regarding local operations
• Provide management reports and key performance data
• Ensure that all local purchasing activities are carried out according to APTIV procedures and legal regulations

• Master’s Degree in Economics, Business Administration or Engineering
• Minimum 3-5 years of relevant experience in a similar position in purchasing, preferably in the automotive sector
• Fluent in English and French
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communications skills
• Strong analytical and negotiation skills
• Project Management skills
• Proficient skills in SAP and Microsoft Office (Excel)
• Disciplined and assertive, high level of commitment, independent working style and hands-on mentality
• Open mindset and willingness to learn

Engineering affinity or background considered as a plus