Strategic Sourcing Manager (auto-moto aftermarket)

Job offer

LKQ is the leading distributor of automotive aftermarket parts for cars, commercial vans and industrial vehicles in Europe. Today, LKQ Europe employs more than 26,000 people and has a network of 1,000 branches.

The Strategic Sourcing Manager will take responsibility for centralizing the best sources for private label business and manage supplier relationships and commercial terms, as well as ensuring that all tendering and procurement process adhere to relevant legislation.

Although this is not a people leading role, it has direct impact on our business performance. This role will source potential new suppliers and products in various regions and conduct effective negotiations of terms and conditions for new and existing suppliers, working closely with Emotive procurement, quality and supply chain functions.

Why work for us?

We care about our people: We offer a flexible working environment with office, work from home days, plus European travel. We care about our colleagues wellbeing and have a team of wellbeing champions trained to be the first point of contact for anyone who is struggling.
Inclusivity is a journey, not a destination: We value and promote inclusion, diversity and belonging and are dedicated to creating an inspiring workplace that’s free from discrimination, intolerance or harassment. We encourage an environment where everyone’s voice is heard and valued.
We have an open feedback culture: We actively encourage our colleagues to tell us how they feel about our organization as part of our annual engagement survey. We know we’re not perfect, but we’re focused on continuous improvement based on colleague feedback.
We’ll support you to be the best version of yourself: We encourage curiosity and diverse perspectives, it’s what enables us to be innovators. We create opportunities for everyone to learn and grow and are committed to the professional and personal development of all colleagues.
We’re driving forward a sustainable future: From putting resources back into the communities where we work and fundraising for charities, both local and global, to actively reducing our carbon footprint, we mean business when it comes to having a positive environmental impact on our planet.

Key Responsibilities

• Working with the European category lead to manage the private label (PL) supplier range
• Negotiating terms and conditions (T&Cs) with PL suppliers, taking a total value of ownership (TVO) approach
• Identifying new products and suppliers via research and trade events and sourcing potential suppliers in cost-effective countries, coordinating with procurement to gain approval
• Sourcing potential suppliers in cost-effective countries and coordinating with the procurement function to gain supplier approval
• Launching central tenders and ensuring optimal TVO by conducting effective negotiation of T&Cs in coordination with Emotive quality and supply chain teams
• Negotiating prices and contracts with existing suppliers and creating contract documents
• Monitoring commodities such as currency and raw material fluctuations in the local market and applying adjustments to supplier commercials
• Creating estimates and forecasts and identifying cost reduction strategies

Skills and Experience needed

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience within the automotive industry, ideally in private label management
• Experience working within a pan-European function
• Knowledge and experience in sourcing from lower cost regions
• Team player with excellent negotiation skills and the ability to prioritize effectively
• Fluency in English with another European language advantageous.

If you would like to apply, please send your CV in English.