Main mission of the role
# Develop sourcing strategies, concepts, improvement levers, policies/procedures for global reinforcement material (glass and carbon fibers and fabrics) and core material (balsa and foam) supply with subsequent implementation via regional sourcing organisations
# Design, optimize, implement, negotiate strategies & business models to ensure cost effective supply & availability of kits for reinforcement and core materials
# Manage raw material price forecasting process and bill of material costing against target cost for all new products
# Drive cross-functional teams (supplier quality development, research and development, regional) to sustainable cost savings and product innovations
# Conduct negotiations with suppliers and ensure the necessary contractual agreements (frame, supply and quality agreements) are in place
# Negotiate multi-year contracts each with an annual contract value up to €100M
# Take strategic and tactial sourcing decisions (volume allocation, frontbuying, etc.) aligned with VP Global Sourcing and Logistics
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