Productivity Buyer

Valeo

. Define and implement technical, re-sourcing, logistics, and VPS material productivity and reservoir activities in line with budget requirements .

Posted 10/23/2026full-timeChon Buri • ThailandMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in purchasing within the automotive sector, with a strong focus on negotiation, supplier relationship management, and cost optimization. Proficient in implementing material productivity standards and logistics protocols while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Purchasing Automotive ExperienceStrong Negotiation SkillsSupplier Relationship ManagementCost-Down Opportunity IdentificationChinese Language Skills

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Hard Skills

Technical Drawing UnderstandingProcess AutomationMaterial Productivity ImplementationBudget ManagementSupplier Integration Standards

Soft Skills

CollaborationProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

Purchasing ToolsInformation SystemsLogistics Protocols

Industry Keywords

Asian MarketsKey Account PurchasingSupplier RationalizationQuality Incident KPIsV5000 Supplier Integration

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Define and implement technical, re-sourcing, logistics, and VPS material productivity and reservoir activities in line with budget requirements
Collaborate with the segment organization
Support the commodity organization and Segment Leaders in reaching site negotiation objectives
Drive MSC material productivity actions and engage suppliers according to budget timing
Monitor supplier relationships when assigned the Key Account Purchasing role
Implement PG/PL worldwide material standards at site level
Build site budgets with the Site Purchasing Manager and Segment Leaders
Implement mitigation action plans at site level
Ensure logistics protocol coverage for all bought-out parts
Apply V5000 Supplier Integration standards, certifications, procedures, purchasing tools, and information systems
Track purchasing index, supplier rationalization, productivity reservoir, and quality incident KPIs

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum 3 years of experience in purchasing automotive
Strong negotiation skills with significant past achievements to demonstrate and justify
Ability to identify cost-down opportunities
Knowledge of Asian markets, including operator costs and machine hourly rates by country
Chinese language skills are an advantage
Familiarity with AI
Must have a driving license and car
Must confirm that day roundtrips can be completed using their car
Able to understand technical drawings
Process automation background is a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks

Multicultural environment valuing diversity and international collaboration
Career growth opportunities
Employment as a regular full-time employee
Permanent contract