Strategic Purchasing Manager

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

Reporting to the Strategic Purchasing Director, the Strategic Purchasing Manager is responsible to source new and existing suppliers in a way that builds a positive, safe, respectable and sustainable business for all parties. Focussing on improvement, the candidate is also responsible to standardize logistics processes for the whole company, in accordance with IATF 16949 and ISO 13485 requirements.

More precisely, the candidate will:

STRATEGIC PURCHASING

• Negotiate with suppliers to implement contracts and business agreements where both parties work together to improve growth and profitability.
• Evaluate and analyze purchasing trends to obtain best prices and to meet production forecasts.
• Obtain prices for the Quoting team to allow submitting on time to OEMs.
• Negotiate directly with customers on any issue involving a purchased component.
• Implement and track cost reductions programs to meet the company yearly objectives.
• Manage and collaborate with Operations teams.
• Coordinate and attend on-site supplier visits and audits.
• Build a sustainable procurement strategy that meets Exo-s business best practices for materials and goods, in a responsible and ethical way.
• Provide guidance and assist logistics and engineering teams to ensure operational efficiency.
• Participate actively in the negotiation of any capitalisation request.
• Review and negotiate various services contracts for the entire company.
• Develop and maintain tools for performing the detailed purchasing functions (e.g. quoting guide, ABC contract review, etc.).

LOGISTICS

• Define long term action plans to ensure standardized logistics processes.
• Ensure that the OEM’s expectations / procedures are followed (ASM, FIFO, SPO, OTD, Expendable packaging, etc.).
• Ensure optimal logistics processes on critical components (ABC analysis).
• Negotiate transportation agreements with different carriers on a yearly basis and on demand (TL, LTL, package).
• Understand custom duties rules and requirements to minimize cost and improve on-time delivery (OTD) when crossing border.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Operations Management, Engineering or Business Management.
• 5+ years of experience in transportation, distribution and supply chain management.
• Team player.
• Strong project management, analytical and organizational skills.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills: verbal and written with a professional approach.
• Advanced understanding of economic and financial drivers related to logistics.
• A strong track record of delivering results in a demanding fast-paced environment.
• Focused on improving business processes (lean background a plus).
• Have a good understanding of incoterms and standard terms and conditions.
• Bilingualism (French and English) – both verbal and in writing; (Spanish is a plus!).
• Manufacturing experience a plus.
• Available for Business travel.