Group Manager - Thermal Systems - eShocan

Job Summary:

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute the purchasing strategy for thermal systems components, including HVAC, radiators, condensers, fans, and cooling modules, ensuring alignment with company goals for cost, quality, and delivery.
• Lead the sourcing and supplier management process for thermal system components, including RFQs, supplier negotiations, and performance evaluations.
• Negotiate contracts, pricing, and terms with suppliers to ensure competitive cost structures while maintaining high standards of quality and reliability.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers to ensure continuous supply, quality improvements, and cost reductions.
• Collaborate with engineering, product development, and manufacturing teams to ensure thermal system components meet technical specifications and production timelines.
• Monitor global market trends, raw material costs, and supply chain risks to make informed decisions and ensure competitive pricing.
• Manage and resolve supplier performance issues, quality concerns, and delivery delays in a proactive and timely manner.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to optimize the procurement process, reduce lead times, and achieve cost savings.
• Develop and manage the purchasing budget for thermal systems, ensuring alignment with departmental and company financial objectives.
• Conduct supplier audits and quality assessments to ensure adherence to company standards and regulatory requirements.
• Provide leadership and direction to the purchasing team, fostering a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Represent the purchasing function in cross-functional meetings, providing updates to senior management on purchasing strategies, challenges, and performance metrics.
• Ensure compliance with all company policies, ethical standards, and industry regulations in the procurement of thermal system components.

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field (Master's degree preferred).
• 8+ years of experience in purchasing, sourcing, or supply chain management, with a focus on automotive thermal systems or related components.
• Proven leadership experience in managing a team or leading cross-functional procurement projects.
• Strong understanding of thermal systems in automotive applications, including HVAC systems, radiators, and cooling components.
• Excellent negotiation and contract management skills, with a history of achieving cost savings while maintaining supplier relationships.
• Familiarity with global sourcing, supplier evaluation, and market trends in the automotive thermal systems sector.
• Experience with purchasing tools and systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and best practices in procurement and supply chain management.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to manage supplier performance issues and drive resolution.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence decision-making across cross-functional teams.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize in a fast-paced automotive development environment.
• Knowledge of quality management systems and industry standards for thermal systems components is a plus.