Senior Buyer Semiconductor Project H/F - PSA Retail France SAS

Scope :
The Buyer will BE responsible for managing contract execution, Program timing and supplier performance throughout the development phase and mass production lifetime for an assigned set of commodities.
Buyer will engage with various stakeholders within Stellantis (Engineering, Program Team, Supply Chain, Purchasing Finance, etc.) to coordinate actions related to Contract Execution or Program purchasing monitoring

Activity & main deliverables :
In accordance with Stellantis Code of Conduct (Ethics & Compliance), the Buyer is accountable for the following activities :

1. Semiconductor Market analysis
- Monitor closely global market trends, geopolitical factors, pricing, and demand-supply dynamics within the semiconductor industry
- Conduct comprehensive risk assessments to identify potential roadblocks
- Track and report on key market indicators and draw potential assumptions of future market evolution with aim to release a regular market intelligence report (min. each quarter)

2. Supply Security Program implementation
- Identify, coordinate and implement the whole plan (involving +50 Tier1 & +10 Tier2) to secure critical semiconductor supplies
- Ensure the contract execution in compliance with the agreed terms and conditions
- Support implementation of the applicable business model and RASIC framework
- Facilitate communication of IT to clarify roles and responsibilities among all stakeholders (internal or external)
- Manage supplier relationships to ensure alignment with Stellantis' goals and targets
- Develop and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with key suppliers
- Manage lessons learnt approach to propose potential adjustments which could improve the model

3. Semiconductor cost-down initiative
- Identify opportunities from the market for cost savings, and alternative sourcing
- Lead cost reduction initiatives for semiconductor components working closely with all purchasing internal teams
- Monitor, track and report on the progress of all cost reduction initiatives

4. Others transversal
- Coordinate and prepare business reviews with suppliers
- Organize supplier escalations as much as needed
- Manage the administrative work attached to these activities

Please submit your application along with your CV in English.

Required knowledge :
- English language proficiency (C1 level)
- More than 5 years' experience in the purchasing automotive or semiconductor industry
- Or more than 7 years' experience in another industry

Skills :
- Proactive, detail-oriented and results-driven Buyer
- Knowledge of automotive products and technologies
- Expertise in Semiconductor Industry is preferred
- Proficiency in cost analysis
- Skills in negotiating contracts and prices
- Purchasing Experience including Program purchasing
- Ability to manage supplier relationships
- Strong Analytical/Synthesis Skills and ability to interpret market data
- Good Communication skills
- Cross-functional experience
- Ability to work in autonomy
- SAP & Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint proficiency