Novares is a global supplier of plastic solutions that designs and manufactures complex components and systems that serve the future of the automotive industry. The company creates and produces advanced automotive solutions with technical plastic injection for greener, lighter and connected cars with intelligent and intuitive interfaces for all passengers. Novares co-develops and provides engineering and manufacturing expertise to virtually every OEM in the world and many Tier 1 companies in the automotive market.Novares, which is behind the construction of one in three vehicles in the world, achieved a turnover of 1.2 billion euros in 2022, thanks to its presence in 22 countries, its 38 manufacturing plants, its 7 centers of expertise, its 7 technical centers and 17 customer service centers around the world to partner with customers.This position is based in Zavar.The Site Buyer is responsible for the purchases for his/her site as part of Quality/Cost/Deadline/Service requirements and in compliance with Purchasing procedures and strategies.Main missions : 1 - Deploy the group Purchasing strategiesPropose and implement the necessary actions, in line with the Purchasing strategiesPropose pathways to optimise costs as part of the defined Purchasing policyPropose solutions to improve the technical productivities of their site - Contribute to the continuous improvement of the Purchasing function2 - Carry out purchasing for their sitesNegotiate with the suppliers for all purchases (production and non-production) for their sitesContribute to reducing stocks and improving supplier payment conditionsPrevent and deal with disputes with suppliers for their siteEnsure that current regulations are followed when orders are madeMonitor or update purchase prices for nomenclature-listed articles for their siteHelp to monitor the quality objectives that suppliers need to meet, ensure they are followed, and put in place the associated action plansIntervene at level one for all negotiations for their site (quality, costs, deadlines, services)3 - Contribute to the continuous improvement of the purchasing functionComplete the requested reports in timeCommunicate the necessary information for their activity to buyers, supplier quality staff, prescribers, and internal customersCapitalise on the information obtained within their activity, obtain feedback, and make it available to other employees4 - Contribute to ensuring purchasing productivityWorking with the Family Buyers, devise productivity plans - Follow the purchasing productivity plans for their siteQualificationsCollege or university education in purchasing, business administration or communications.Outstanding communication, negotiation and issue resolution skills.Solid computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, etc.).Experience in a fast paced, cross-functional team environment.Experience in automotive industry is required.Portuguese and English are required5 years experience in similar positions#J-18808-Ljbffr
