Real Estate Buyer (construction)

This role encompasses a broad scope, ranging from minor facility renovations and machinery installations to significant projects such as CCM services. The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker with strong negotiation skills and a proven track record of delivering cost-effective, high-quality results. This critical role will manage minor construction projects and ongoing maintenance, working closely with internal stakeholders and external suppliers to achieve optimal cost, quality, and delivery. 

• Strategic Sourcing & Vendor Management: Develop and implement comprehensive sourcing strategies for construction services. Identify, evaluate, and select qualified suppliers for a range of construction services, including but not limited to facility renovations, machinery installations, CCM and other minor construction projects. This involves researching potential suppliers, evaluating, and selecting qualified and reliable suppliers, negotiating contracts, and managing supplier performance.

• Develop Local Commodity Strategies (LCSs) to support business objectives.

• Deploy actions within the commodity and deliver savings targets where appropriate.

• Understand automotive manufacturing process and Construction Industry to reflect needs in the LCSs

• Work cross-functionally to identify suppliers within the scope of the category requirements.

• Analyze data / insights to determine industry and trends.

• Lead cross-functional teams regarding LCSs development.

• Project Management: Lead the procurement process for minor construction projects, from initial planning and budgeting through to completion. This includes managing bids, negotiating contracts, overseeing project timelines, and ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations and company policies. 

• Cost Optimization & Value Engineering: Continuously analyze costs, identify opportunities for cost reduction without compromising quality, and implement value engineering initiatives along with key stakeholders and suppliers to improve efficiency and reduce overall project expenses. Develop and maintain cost models and benchmarks for various construction services. 

• Contract Negotiation & Management: Negotiate and manage complex contracts with suppliers, ensuring favorable terms and conditions, including payment schedules and KPI’s performance metrics. Proactively manage contract risk and compliance.

• Supplier Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with key suppliers, fostering open communication, continuous improvement, and mutual success. Regularly evaluate supplier performance and address any issues promptly. Ensure suppliers adherence to company values and standards. 

• Risk Management: Identify and mitigate potential risks associated with construction and maintenance projects, including regulatory compliance issues, supplier financial health, available capacity, and cost overruns. Develop and implement risk mitigation plans.

• Reporting & Analysis. - Track key KPIs, analyze purchasing data, and prepare regular reports to management on procurement performance, cost savings, and sourcing pipeline. Develop and present data-driven recommendations for improvement.

• Cross-functional Collaboration. - Work closely with internal stakeholders to ensure seamless project execution and alignment. Lead consistent communications with stakeholders to drive commodity management and foster trust relationships.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, International Business, Commerce, Procurement, Industrial Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field. 

• Master's degree is a plus. 

• Advanced planning, organizational, and prioritization skills. Proven experience managing large, moderately complex, medium to high-impact construction projects.

• Demonstrated expertise in negotiating complex contracts and managing supplier relationships.

• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, communication and people skills. Ability to communicate effectively, an analytical mind with a strategic ability.

• Ability to develop, maintain collaborative relationships and influence key stakeholders.

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills. Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Experience:

• Minimum of 3 to 5 years of experience in procurement or Supply Chain, with a significant focus on construction services within the automotive or manufacturing industry

• Strong understanding of construction methodologies, materials, and industry best practices is preferred. 

• Deep understanding of relevant safety regulations and compliance requirements within the automotive and construction industries is a plus.

Licenses and Certifications: 

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Ariba is preferred.

Work Requirements:

• Hybrid work, 4 days of office attendance.