Belgium
With a career spanning over a decade, I've conducted 50+ international business excursions, encompassing visits to 200+ production facilities across Turkey, Europe, and the Far East. I am currently engaged in the automotive sector, leveraging my extensive procurement acumen derived from participating in over 1,000 market meetings. I am presently entrusted with the oversight of a substantial €500 million electronic procurement budget at Toyota(#1 of the world), wherein I manage €300 million dedicated to European models and approximately €200 million allocated for overseas projects. The invaluable experience acquired in steering such a significant financial portfolio amid the swiftly evolving electronic landscape of automotive technology is unparalleled. As an individual perennially poised for learning and adaptive evolution, my tenure in a robust engineering entity serves to fortify my industrial engineering competencies continually. I take pride in my role, contributing substantively to initiatives addressing CO2 emissions. My motivation stems from a collective vision of universal mobility, propelling me forward with a steadfast commitment to facing global challenges through a unified "one team" approach.
500 Mio Eur/year turnover -Wire Harness, Busbars, -Battery management system ECU,(BEV) -Advanced driver assistance systems(ADAS) -BSM (Blind spot monitor) -Radar (BSM, sensors, ultrasonic) -Camera(ADAS,Front,Rear,Side,Inner mirror,DMS) -Backup battery -Electronic Control Units (Engine, HV, Mainbody, Airbag, Gateway,BBC) -Accelerator pedal -Switchs -Wireless charger -I am responsible for overseeing the functionality of kick sensors and the accelerator pedal. -My role extends to leading semiconductor activities at europe region. My responsibilities include conducting comprehensive research, analysis, and forecasting of current and future buying trends, markets, styles, and products. This involves a meticulous focus on specified target markets and demographics to ensure alignment with evolving consumer preferences. In addition to my technical leadership, I actively contribute to the strategic aspect of the role by developing and maintaining strong relationships with suppliers. My negotiation skills come into play as I am involved in securing and managing contracts with suppliers, ensuring optimal terms and conditions for our operations.
100 Mio Eur/year turnover According to market dynamic and commodity trends, developing and proceeding buying strategy. In addition, enhancing the strategy from top management to internal stakeholders. Executing supplier and material/service research studies for optical films, plates, high power led for lcd screens, led modules for white goods and led components for automotive. Negotiations of price and conditions (having trip to Korea, China & Taiwan for per quarter) Supplier relationship management and supplier assessment studies while ensuring right price & right conditions and on time delivery. Management of cost down projects with internal shareholders. Reporting quarter KPI (Key performance indicators) to top management. Management of master supplier contract with vendors,
40 Mio Eur/year turnover Coordinating purchasing activities such as PO Creation, spend analysis, resolving issues with suppliers. Improve supplier performances, Search new potential suppliers, Complete benchmark and cost analysis, Support cost reduction activities, Responsible for controlling the cost of invoices of shipping lines, Responsible to avoid any extra cost in destination ports and trucking activities,
25 Mio Eur/year turnover Executing supplier and material/service research studies, Negotiations of price and conditions for mechanical parts of TV & Set top box. Improve supplier performances, Search new potential suppliers, Complete benchmark and cost analysis with local suppliers. Support cost reduction activities,
Creating Production Flowchart, Line Balancing, Time & Work Study.