Company : Asco Location : Zaventem Flanders From : Talent BE
Montana Aerospace AG is a highly-vertically integrated manufacturer and supplier of system components and complex assemblies for the aerospace, e-mobility and energy sectors with worldwide engineering and manufacturing operations announced the signing of the acquisition of 100% of shares of the Asco Group on the 7th of September 2021.Objective of the functionThe buyer is responsible to be the business partner between plant requirements and category management duties to have the right suppliers with the right contracts in place.
As well to be on the day-to-day commercial relationship to make sure of the right approach internally and externally on the supply chain activities. For dedicated spend which is limited to a plant or region buyers can act as a lead buyer to create and to manage spend and supply base.Description:
Prepare or support Request for Quotation (RFQ) file and bidders’ listPrepare or support short list presentation based on offers received and four pillars (Total Cost, Quality, Technical, Logistics) analysisCommercial and contractual negotiationLaunch Best and Final Offer (BAFO) phaseBe a business partner for the plant about suppliers and the capabilitiesManage suppliers based on the assigned KPI´sIdentify and develop suppliers to become strategic partnersManages efficiently the procurement contract data baseManage and negotiate contract with the supplier, considering back-to-back requirements from the customerBalance total cost of ownership vs.
best cost countryNegotiate and execute contracts on behalf of the business to meet business requirements.
Use advanced legal skills to understand opportunities to gain Montana Aerospace impact at the supplierSupport/Prepare yearly budget and purchasing business plan under his/her responsibilityDefine extra cost reduction activities to optimize Total CostFollow up monthly on key procurement indicators for performance monthlyMonitor supplier’s revenue evolution at corporate levelMonitor supplier’s annual financial resultsKeep the organization informed on price/contractual changes which might impact the end customer, Montana Aerostructures profitability or the internal processesProfile, skills and experienceEducation:
Master with min 5 years of experience as a BuyerLanguages:
English is a must; Dutch and/or French is preferable, German is an advantageSkills / Experience:
Minimum 5 years of experience as a Buyer in a manufacturing industry - (preferably in aerospace)Work according to Lean principlesKnowledge of Project Management ToolsPrevious experience in forgings management is a plusFamiliar with an ERP system and planning processAnalytical skills and proactive approach to vendor and commodity management.Sensitive to commercial aspectsHighly developed interpersonal and communication skills; capable to interact with senior management at suppliersGood team-playerFlexible thinkerResult orientedTakes responsibility and ownership of his/her projectsLoves to work in a dynamic environmentOpen to travel Asco ZaventemFlanders
