Commodity Manager Digital Systems
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Locatie Eindhoven
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Afdeling Purchasing
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Fulltime Fulltime
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Opleidingsniveau Bachelor
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Contracttype Vast contract
Functiebeschrijving
With more lines of software code than in a jet fighter, encryptions on par with those of banks, and connections to numerous cloud systems, DAF Trucks heavily rely on the latest digital technologies to continuously improve safety, security, efficiency, and autonomy. This role brings you straight to the center of these new developments. By shaping the right supplier partnerships and by identifying supply base opportunities, you are pivotal to our future commercial and technological competitiveness.
As Commodity Manager you are responsible for the entire purchasing process for an assigned group of product, in this case you will be responsible for digital systems.
You take care of the supplier selections that arise from new digital business, connectivity, diagnostics, embedded systems, cloud applications, and truck related IT projects. In addition you are responsible for the supply base management of our digital systems portfolio. You are driven towards continuous improvement and synergies. The integration of Six Sigma and Benchmarking has your constant attention while the concepts of Requirements Management, UNECE, GDPR, and Analytics are familiar to you.
Your key responsibilities are:
- Commodity Strategy Development: Develop and implement sourcing strategies for digital systems and components, aligned with product roadmaps and technology trends.
- Supplier Management: Identify, evaluate, and manage suppliers of digital systems, ensuring quality, cost, delivery, and innovation targets are met.
- Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with engineering, quality, legal, and logistics teams to ensure supplier alignment with technical and commercial requirements.
- Contract Negotiation: Lead commercial negotiations, including pricing, terms, and long-term agreements with suppliers.
- Market Intelligence: Monitor market trends, emerging technologies, and supplier innovations in the digital and connected vehicle space.
- Risk Management: Assess and mitigate risks related to supply continuity, cybersecurity, and regulatory compliance.
- Cost Optimization: Drive cost reduction initiatives through value engineering, supplier consolidation, and total cost of ownership analysis.
In summary: "You’ll be at the forefront of digital innovation, right where the entire automotive industry is heading. Working alongside an experienced and diverse team, you’ll help shape the future of connected and intelligent mobility."
Jouw profiel
- You have a completed bachelor or master degree in a technical area
- You have several years of experience as a buyer IT and/or Software and know all the ins and outs about the digital landscape
- You have a strong commercial attitude and excellent communication skills in English
- You have the drive and ambition to take up a challenge
Afdeling
Working at the PACCAR Purchasing department takes place in an international, challenging and inspiring environment. The professional selection of suppliers and the management of relationships with our current suppliers is essential for continued success for our company. The purchasing process is of strategic importance for DAF Trucks. This is evident from the fact that 75% of the costs of a truck are purchased. As a Category Manager IT and Digital Systems you play a central role in this process.
Wij bieden
At DAF you will work in an innovative and committed organization. Cooperation and responsibility are key. We offer you a career with development opportunities. You don't just choose a job, you choose for a career at DAF. Working together on a high tech product, with passion and pride. That's working at DAF. In addition to a good salary, DAF offers you the following working conditions:
- A 36-hour workweek;
- 27 Vacation days and a possibility of 13 ADV days (reduction of working hours);
- A variable bonus, based on DAF results;
- A good work-life balance (due to flexible working hours);
- A retirement plan and group health insurance;
- Extensive opportunities for personal growth, such as education programs and (online) training courses.
Salarisschaal: 13
