Project Buyer @KYOCERA AVX

• RFQ and benchmark management (sourcing committee, supplier awarding, price negotiations, contract management);
• Supplier selection, supplier management, supplier development, business reviews;
• Proactively identifies and solves issues related to suppliers and allocated materials – escalation point for operational functions;
• Continuous engagement with market in order to assure the supply chain continuity in case of allocation, strategic shortages;
• Commodity lead buyer (only for the awarded categories) responsible for divisional procurement processes across 3 to 4 locations;
• Data accuracy in internal system: SAP/ databases;
• Proactively identifies continuous improvement opportunities within the procurement process;
• KPIs implementation and monitoring: PPV, supplier spend, price increases, cost savings, cost reduction plan;

• Bachelor degree;
• Advanced English,
• Advanced MS-Office;
• Experience of at least 3 years in the automotive field or in similar fields;
• Technical knowledge 3 years in the automotive field or in similar fields is a plus;
• Experience in negotiating contracts for direct materials, investments, equipment or technical solutions;
• Good synchronization with external suppliers in order to comply with the agreed terms;
• Experience in cost analysis / offers from suppliers;
• Advanced presentation skills;
• Ability to manage change of priorities for several projects at the same time;
• SAP knowledge is a plus;

About KYOCERA AVX

KYOCERA AVX is a leading global manufacturer of advanced electronic components engineered to accelerate technological innovation and build a better future. As a wholly owned subsidiary of KYOCERA Corporation structured to capitalize on shared resources and technical expertise, KYOCERA AVX has an expansive global footprint comprised of several dozen research, development, and manufacturing facilities spanning more than 15 countries and staffed with talented personnel dedicated to innovation, component quality, customer service, and enabling a brighter future through technology.

KYOCERA AVX designs, develops, manufactures, and supplies advanced capacitors, antennas, connectors, circuit protection and timing devices, sensors, controls, filters, fuses, diodes, resistors, couplers, and inductors optimized for employment in the international 5G, IoT, aerospace, automotive, consumer electronics, industrial, medical, and military markets.