Autoliv's primary goal is to Save More Lives. Our products never get a second chance. This is why we can never compromise on quality. We are working to increase vehicle safety by developing seatbelts, airbags and steering wheels and you can be part of our team as IPU Strategic Buyer.
Co-create the strategy Business Plan for Logistics Category (Road, Ocean, Air Transport, Partials) for Autoliv Europe locations
Contributes to the development/review of global category strategies
Should you be interested in overseeing these tasks and aiming for enhanced performance standards, your role will involve:
Co-create the strategy Business Plan for Logistics Category (Road, Ocean, Air Transport, Partials) for Autoliv Europe locations
Contributes to the development/review of global category strategies.
Prepare Requests for Quotes, analyze the quotes and negotiate contracts with logistics service providers for Autoliv Europe locations
Ensure that all operational requirements are properly specified in sourcing documents and comply with Autoliv Logistics Standards
Follow sourcing approval process and assure that all sourcing activities are compliant with Autoliv Indirect Purchasing Policy
Prepare contracts and other sourcing documents for logistic service providers
Regular contact with key stakeholders (Logistics/SCM/Production Plants)
Regular Contact with Key suppliers (Supplier Relations)
Support TMS implementation in Autoliv from purchasing side
Solving purchasing related problems (trusted advisor)
Responsible for Forwarders Contracts, Price Lists, Fact Profiles, Certificates management
Execute annual supplier assessment and evaluation
Run optimization workshops with logistic service providers to improve transport cost
Active part in Purchase Orders approval process
Obeying company's quality management system in line with the requirements of IATF 16949 and ISO 14001
Being active part during internal and external audits
If you have/are:
Higher economical/technical/SCM education
More than 3 years' experience in Automotive or freight forwarding industry in Purchasing or Logistics
Mandatory language skills - advance English
Experience in international companies in the area of procurement or SCM
Functional expertise in purchasing and supply chain
Expertise in Transportation area (FTL/LTL/Milkruns/Groupage/FCL/LCL, Air/Partials)
Experience in leading procurement projects
Experience in making and maintaining business contacts
Excellent negotiation skills
Excellent social skills
Innovating mindset
Very good analytical thinking and very good expertise in Excel and PowerPoint
Very good communication and facilitation skills
Capable to perform under pressure
Willingness to travel up to demand
Good understanding of transport cost including fuel prices index
General understanding of Finance & Accounting principle
Positive mindset
We will be more than glad to chat with you about your experience and your career goals.In our international work setting, you will find a range of opportunities that are designed to enhance your career and personal development. Including new and different perspectives is part of what ensures the team's success. We are committed to develop people's skills, knowledge and creative potential. Our training and development programs emphasize technical competency, leadership development and business management skill.More lives saved - more life lived!
