Country Purchasing Manager Morocco

Yazaki International Corporation

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Founded in 1929, Yazaki is a Japanese full systems supplier of wire harness, electrical, data products and solutions enabling vehicle electrification, connectivity, and autonomy integration. More than 235,000 committed and highly motivated employees in 45 countries make us one of the most successful international automotive suppliers. Join a family-owned company committed to being environmentally friendly in every aspect of its business, contributing to society, and inspiring trust. To strengthen our team, we are looking for a Country Purchasing Manager Morocco in our plants.

Requirements

Engineering Master's degree in Purchasing, Supply chain, Marketing, technical fields or equivalent.
10 years of experience in similar area.
Fluent in English & French.

Nice To Haves

Communication & interpersonal skills
Planning & organization
Leadership & delegation
People management
Performance management
Teamwork & collaboration
Self-management & autonomy
Technical / functional expertise

Responsibilities

Overall responsibility for purchasing of indirect Materials with respect to central purchasing guidelines
Negotiation and contract management for local related categories in close cooperation with central purchasing
Develop and deploy generic sourcing strategy by indirect material group (preferred suppliers, terms & conditions, statement of work) for local suppliers in close co-operation with central purchasing
Identify and evaluate potential suppliers, conduct negotiations, and manage supplier relationships.
In charge of overall SM Business Plan; contribution to achievement including regular monitoring and control and follow up of required actions.
Ensure compliance with company procurement policies, procedures, and ethical standards.
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant company processes
Ensuring compliance with the rules and procedure and local legislation
Monitor and ensure supplier adherence to contractual agreements and regulatory requirements.
Identify and mitigate risks associated with the procurement of indirect materials.
Lead and manage the indirect material purchasing team, providing guidance, training, and performance evaluations.
Foster a collaborative and high-performance team culture.
Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders.
Act as a liaison between purchasing and other departments to ensure alignment of goals and objectives.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the purchasing function.
Implement best practices and innovative solutions to enhance purchasing efficiency and effectiveness
Continuously improve capabilities of assigned staff to meet expectations in terms of effectiveness and efficiency, as well as establish working environment that motivates the staff to utilise their full capability
Manage the budget for local indirect materials purchasing.
Ensure cost-effective purchasing decisions.
Identify opportunities for cost savings and implement initiatives.
Contribute in the preparation of the financial reports related to local indirect material purchasing activities.
Analyze purchasing data to identify cost drivers and support in financial optimization.