Valeo is a tech global company, designing breakthrough solutions to reinvent the mobility. We are an automotive supplier partner to automakers and new mobility actors worldwide. Our vision? Invent a greener and more secured mobility, thanks to solutions focusing on intuitive driving and reducing CO2 emissions. We are leader on our businesses, and recognized as one of the largest global innovative companies.
Community/segment responsibility:- WA :Information technology ,WB: Telecom, WD: Intellectual service, WE: Temporary Staff, WI: IT and telecom Capex:
- WP - Transport / Warehouse and Logistics, WF - Travel, WH - Communication , WC-Energy , WO- Waste Management, WR Building ,WG Rental
- WN-Tooling & WK - Investment
- Achieves QCD’s performances of the segment for Valeo sites in his perimeter for serial and project purchasing.
- GSD Regional representative for “Pre and Sourcing Committee” process
- Chairman of the sourcing committee for Valeo site on his perimeter
- Escalate and request arbitration at appropriate level in case of SoCo decision not bought or enforced in by Operations or Projects.
- GSD representative for “gate keeper for in / out suppliers and NBOH process” for his perimeter assigned by GSD or SSC Manager.
- Regulates load capacity and dependency during business award process
- Signs Generic VRF and Logistics Requirements with the suppliers assigned by GSD or SSC Manager.
- Manages suppliers relationship on behalf of GSD or SSC Manager on his perimeter
- Fosters improvement of suppliers performance on his perimeter
- Monitors supplier performance, Negotiates and Monitors Top Worst suppliers improvement plans of his segment on his perimeter
- Leads supplier risk mitigation for the segment on his perimeter
- Ensures respect of ethics and applicable laws with suppliers of his segment
- Maintains strong relationship with Project Buyers to ensure their buy-in of the segment strategy and ensure region or BG specifics needs are addressed in the strategy of the segment
- Builds mid term visibility on new business awards and force bundling at earliest project stages
- Prepares and drives annual purchasing budget process for his segment on his perimeter
- Develops aggressive QCD improvement plan (incl. all levers) and obtains GSD validation
- Undertake relevant analysis on key performance indicators and sets up related improvement plans.
- Maintains updated data bases of purchasing spent and market evolutions of his segment on his perimeter
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or Management or related field
- Related certificates will be great advantage. E.g. CPCP or CIPS
- Ability to handle category management, Segment Purchasing Index, Segment Sourcing Ration , SoCo Metrics, DPO , WCR and CAP50, Segment Productivity Reservoir, LTA’s and Booked Productivities and Risky suppliers indicator
- Familiar with procurement software. SAP will be a plus
- Good English communication skills
- Able to work across the sites & business trip proposed
Job:
Indirect Purchasing BuyerOrganization:
SegmentSchedule:
Full timeEmployee Status:
RegularJob Type:
Permanent contractJob Posting Date:
2025-10-17Join Us !
Being part of our team, you will join:
- one of the largest global innovative companies, with more than 20,000 engineers working in Research & Development
- a multi-cultural environment that values diversity and international collaboration
- more than 100,000 colleagues in 31 countries... which make a lot of opportunity for career growth
- a business highly committed to limiting the environmental impact if its activities and ranked by Corporate Knights as the number one company in the automotive sector in terms of sustainable development
More information on Valeo: https://www.valeo.com
Skills Required
- Experience in supplier management and purchasing within automotive industry
- Knowledge of QCD performance metrics
- Ability to negotiate and manage supplier relationships
Valeo US Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Valeo US and has not been reviewed or approved by Valeo US.
-
Fair & Transparent Compensation — Fair & Transparent Compensation: Pay is positioned roughly in line with large automotive manufacturers’ ranges, with competitive bases described for engineers, technicians, and select salaried roles.
-
Healthcare Strength — Healthcare Strength: Medical coverage uses major carriers such as Blue Cross/Anthem, and premiums are described as reasonable for many roles, alongside core offerings like life insurance and an employee assistance program.
-
Retirement Support — Retirement Support: A 401(k) with employer match around 5% is referenced, with structures that have included automatic contributions plus match depending on location and time, and current postings list 401(k) matching as a core benefit.
Valeo US Insights
What We Do
Valeo is an automotive supplier and partner to all automakers worldwide. As a technology company, Valeo proposes innovative products and systems that contribute to the reduction of CO2 emissions and to the development of intuitive driving. In 2020, the Group generated sales of 16.4 billion euros and invested 12% of its original equipment sales in Research and Development. At December 31, 2020, Valeo had 187 plants, 20 research centers, 43 development centers and 15 distribution platforms, and employed 110,300 people in 33 countries worldwide. Valeo is listed on the Paris Stock Exchange.
