Buyer Level 3 - Marine Survey Commodity Buyer F/M

Alcatel Submarine Networks

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Buyer Lever3 - Marine Survey Commodity Manager

The postholder will be responsible for defining and implementing the purchasing strategy for their scope 

Optimize costs while meeting quality, deadline and compliance requirements (H&S, ethics, etc.).

They will be responsible for negotiating commercial terms of purchase.

Main Accountabilities

• Negotiate the commercial conditions of purchases with the suppliers within its scope, ensure their implementation in the tools (SAP) and control their application.
• Formalise the commercial terms in the form of contracts in collaboration with ASN's legal department.
• Identify and analyze supplier risks ("Supplier Risk Assessment" or other) and/or implement a risk management action plan (preventive plan) in collaboration with the product buyer (Advanced Procurement).
• Build the supplier panel map by purchasing family (preferred, authorized, restricted, prohibited, strategic, imposed, etc.).
• Monitor the evolution of the supplier ecosystem within its scope to ensure the implementation of competitive calls for tenders.
• Monitor and influence the performance of the suppliers for which he is responsible.
• Define an escalation circuit among suppliers and implement corrective action plans with suppliers to guarantee the expected level of delivery in the event of a supply disruption in ASN (IO) production plants. 
• Ensure qualifications/certifications in line with ASN requirements, and compliance with local legislation and ASN management p
• Ensure that suppliers have knowledge of DSC rules and procedures.
• Manage and negotiate disputes and contract variations (CVs) with suppliers.
• Calculate the standard costs of the components in your portfolio on an annual basis.
• Reference suppliers and manage orders (excluding MRP).
• Define and implement, with its internal customers, a purchasing strategy that secures cost reduction, quality/reliability and delivery times for the purchasing family within its scope.
• Set up and manage escalation processes as needed.

 RESPONSIBILITIES and AUTONOMY

 Autonomous within the scope of the role.

REQUIRED TRAINING

• Bachelors Degree or qualification in Purchasing, Supply Chain Management, Business or a relevant field.
• Relevant experience in procurement, commercial management, supply chain or subcontract management, preferably in a project-driven environment.

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS REQUIRE

• Experience managing RFQs, supplier evaluations, commercial negotiations and service contracts.
• Good understanding of contractual and commercial principles.
• Experience working with international suppliers and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Ability to independently own and manage a complex purchasing commodity and build strong supplier and stakeholder relationships.
• Ability to quickly understand and operate within a technical environment, working effectively with internal technical experts.
• 5 years experience in the Purchasing and negotiation function
• At least 2 years' experience in optics, mechanics, installation commissioning, maritime activity, services/projects, indirect, investment, etc.) 
•  Ability to manage complex situations, crisis and lead projects.
• Knowledge of SAP and SRM.
• Good written and verbal communications skills.

Our values

• ASN is actively committed to diversity and inclusion, where every talent is recognised and valued.

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