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  Develop, lead and execute purchasing strategies
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  Track and report key functional metrics to reduce expenses and improve effectiveness
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  Craft negotiation strategies and close deals with optimal terms
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  Partner with stakeholders to ensure clear requirements documentation
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  Forecast price and market trends to identify changes of balance in buyer-supplier power
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  Perform cost and scenario analysis, and bench marking
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  Assess, manage and mitigate risks
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  Seek and partner with reliable vendors and suppliers
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  Determine quantity and timing of deliveries
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  Monitor and forecast upcoming levels of demand

Requirements

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  A degree holder in supply chain management, logistics or business administration
  or similar.
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  Proven working experience in a large Purchasing Manufacturing environment,
  especially in automotive industries with a minimum of 8 years Managerial roles.
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  Familiarity with sourcing and vendor management
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  Interest in market dynamics along with business sense
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  A knack for negotiation and networking
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  Working experience of vendor management software and development
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  Ability to gather and analyze data and to work with figures
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  Solid judgement along with decision making skills
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  Strong leadership capabilities