Purchasing is an important factor in the day to day operations of the affiliate. Lack or untimely delivery of materials or services whatever its value may have important production and financial consequences. A good understanding of the local industrial background enables judicious choices for foreign or local purchasing.

• Organize, manage & control the purchasing function on a daily basis
• Promote the purchasing function as a managed process
• Lead the drive on cost optimization and reduction through usage of Market intelligence information, suppliers qualifications & evaluations, Cost Models, target prices, etc…
• Lead Duet/Triplet demarche with metier partners and technical managers
• Propose improvements in affiliate and Métier OPS/CA practices and referential
• Establish and promote continuous improvement of purchasing practices, procedures & reference documentation
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