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He/she should manage parts under his responsibility with a help and support from his/her Category Manager/Direct Supervisor, within a frame of SCM business plan and use his/her creativity bringing with new methods material performance to the SCM overall result.\nRole and Responsibilities:\nNegotiated commercial agreements with suppliers, driving year-over-year cost reductions and achieving sourcing objectives.\nDeveloped and managed supplier strategies, including supplier selection, rationalization, and long-term partnership planning.\nLed RFQ and sourcing activities for new and ongoing programs, ensuring alignment with cost, quality, and timing targets.\nCreated, negotiated, and maintained framework agreements in compliance with SCM policies and procedures.\nCollaborated with cross-functional teams to identify and onboard suppliers for new product development programs.\nMonitored supplier performance and quality metrics, partnering with Supplier Development teams to resolve issues and improve outcomes.\nAnalyzed market trends, raw material costs, logistics, labor rates, and currency fluctuations to optimize procurement strategies and mitigate risks.\nWorked closely with global sourcing and category teams to build supplier bid lists, conduct competitive sourcing events, and support strategic procurement initiatives.\nYour Background:\nMaster’s Degree from commercial or/and technical university, preferred mechanical/chemical/technical background\n3-5 years of purchasing experience,\nStrong negotiation skills and excellent communication skills\nHigh level of interpersonal skills to work effectively with others\nHighly motivated / capable of operating with minimal guidance\nStrategic planning and execution\nGood knowledge of MS Office\nEnglish speaking\nWhy join Aptiv\nYou grow at Aptiv.\nAptiv's winning culture is global by design. We bring together diverse perspectives, cultures, and business contexts to solve our customers' toughest challenges. In this environment, every individual can grow, lead, and make an impact, regardless of background, because inclusion fuels how we innovate and win.\nYou make an impact at Aptiv.\nOne of the strengths of humanity is our drive to progress, to improve, to achieve more tomorrow than we did yesterday. People need solutions they can trust when it matters most. At Aptiv, you are building those solutions every day.\nYou have support at Aptiv.\nWe ensure you have the resources and support you need to take care of your family, your physical health, and your mental health with a competitive benefits package.\nYour Benefits at Aptiv:\nPrivate health care (Signal Iduna) and Life insurance for you and your beloved ones\nWell-Being Program that includes regular webinars, workshops, and networking events\nHybrid work (min. 47 days/yr of remote work, flexible working hours)\nEmployee Pension Plan paid by the employer (you get + 3,5% on each gross salary)\nAccess to sports groups and Multisport card\n\nAt Aptiv, we deliver innovative solutions that people trust when it matters most.\nProgress is never static. It is about reaching further, exploring new possibilities, and enabling mobility. 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