TOOLING/INVESTMENT BUYER

<Main responsibilities>

•   Segment Management : 

 -   Deploys the segment(s) strategy in all sites of the region in close collaboration with GSL 

   (Group Segment Leader) and local segment leader 

 - Contribute to annual purchasing budget process for the segment(s) in the region:

•    Thoroughly analyze spend to detect saving opportunities

•    Monitors and produces analysis on key performance indicators

 - Collaborates with Group and Regional segment(s) teams to maximize value to the business and 

  deploy best practices 

•   Supplier Management : 

 - Builds and maintains relationships with suppliers assigned by Group Indirect Purchasing 

  Segment Directors (global suppliers) and by Region Indirect Purchasing Manager (region 

  suppliers) in order to achieve QCD performance:

 - Conducts Group / Region negotiation

 - Pilots Top Worst Suppliers meetings

 - Proposes NBOH when necessary

 - Is the escalation point in case of crisis

 - Defines productivity reservoir

 - Manages supplier risk

 -   Works closely with key suppliers to generate innovative ideas which enable business growth or 

  improve process efficiency

•   Stakeholder Management : 

 - Ensures appropriate stakeholders are identified and managed

 - Understands strategic business requirements 

 - Builds/maintains/enhances relationships with stakeholders to ensure their buy-in of the 

  segment(s) strategy 

•   Sourcing Process Management:

 - Manages the sourcing process such as supplier panel, RFI,RFP, Pre-So Co (Sourcing Committee) 

  , So Co and Auction to ensure compliance to the policies, the right selection of a supplier, 

   supply, quality, service, and cost

•   Proactive Cost Management : 

 - Achieves cost control and cost reduction targets, and adds value to the area of expenditure 

  through a strong total cost management in line with business goals and segment(s) strategy

•   Contract Negotiation and Management : 

 -   Negotiates at tactical and strategic levels to develop local, regional, global contracts

•   Market Knowledge and Insights : 

 -   Uses thorough market knowledge and data analysis to gain critical insights that drive the 

  segment(s) strategies and continuous improvement activities

•   Project Launch Management : 

 -   Make changing points’ management of cost and delivery schedule on supplier tooling 

-A minimum of 7 years of general business experience is required with at least 3 years+ experience 

 insourcing/purchasing or manufacturing/designing of tooling and/or investment. 

-Work experience in automotive-related industry and/or indirect purchasing space is preferable. 

-Project management skill is required

-Experience in supplier management, competitive bidding, negotiation, writing contracts is required 

-Experience with multi-site operations is preferred

Primary Location: JP-13-Tokyo

Other Locations: JP-14-Isehara

Job: Purchasing

Organization: H68E Valeo Group JAPAN

Schedule: Full-time

Shift: Day Job

Employee Status: Regular

Job Type: Regular

Travel: Yes, 20 % of the Time