SEAT S.A. is the only company that designs, develops, manufactures and markets cars in Spain. Part of the Volkswagen Group, the multinational, headquartered in Martorell (Barcelona). SEAT S.A. already offers the latest connectivity technology in its range of vehicles and is immersed in a process of global digitalisation of the company to drive the mobility of the future.
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Role description
Role Mission:
To ensure continuous improvement in the costs of parts, materials, and investments in order to achieve the company’s strategic objectives, by meeting the targets and deadlines set for each project through end-to-end management of SEAT parts and the development of business plans with suppliers.
Responsabilities:
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Develop and manage business plans with suppliers to achieve the established cost‑reduction targets, supervising corrective actions when necessary to avoid deviations.
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Act as the main point of contact between Purchasing and suppliers involved in new product development, as well as represent other SEAT departments before already assigned supplier companies to manage claims.
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Supervise model launches together with R&D and Logistics, and issue the necessary documentation to ensure successful launches; additionally, monitor supplier assignment and orders to meet timing targets, requesting part deliveries from suppliers in case of delays.
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Manage and analyze the technical, financial, and logistics information required to implement the Forward Sourcing process, defining strategies for new parts to meet the objectives set in the PSK regarding part cost, investments, quality, and services.
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Define supplier allocation strategies for new products in line with company guidelines and objectives, request quotations from suppliers, and propose their participation in Global Forward Sourcing within the corresponding Local Purchasing Team.
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Prepare the documentation to be presented to the CSC (Corporate Sourcing Committee) for approval and, when necessary, renegotiate proposals according to the defined strategy; participate in weekly Pre‑meeting sessions and in the various SEAT and Consortium committees as required.
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Prepare supplier nomination and approval letters and ensure their distribution to the relevant stakeholders.
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Supervise technical changes made to products, ensuring the release of pricing and the required investments for such changes.
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Ensure the resolution of modifications (Äkos) in compliance with defined targets for timelines, costs, and investments, and place the first related order up to three months after SOP.
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Through benchmarking, ensure the optimal development of the bidder list and carry out national and international market scouting to propose new supplier sources for SEAT and the Consortium, contributing to the optimization of quality, service, and purchasing prices while ensuring compliance with committed budget objectives.
Requirements:
Languages: Fluent English; German is a plus.
Strong analytical and negotiation skills, with excellent communication abilities.What we offer?
- Competitive salary package
- Collective transportation to our workplaces (Barcelona and Martorell)
- Hybrid work model: 2 days working from home per week
- Variety of breakfast and lunch dishes at a discounted price at our canteen and cafeteria
- Access to our Medical Center network
- SEAT group life insurance
- SEAT employment pension plan starting from the 2nd month in the company
- Purchase of new and used SEAT vehicles with special discounts
- Advantages in SEAT vehicle leasing for employees
- Possibility to request a personal loan from the second year in the company
- Ongoing training through our internal Learning platform
- Activities and discounts for SEAT employees
At SEAT/CUPRA we firmly believe in the power of diversity and inclusion as fundamental pillars of our culture, where everyone can be authentically free and freely authentic. We work passionately to create an environment where every voice is heard and valued, ensuring equal opportunities for all candidates, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, nationality, ethnicity, cultural identity, age, beliefs, or any other diversity.
Our commitment to diversity and inclusion is a priority we hold ourselves to every day.
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