Sourcing Scout

TRW Automotive Safety Systems

16-04-2010 | EXPIRA LA 22-04-2010

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RESPONSABILITATI

Analysis of the current and future requirements of OSSE commodities and Product Lines regarding Low Cost Country sourcing, and benchmark these
Analysis of the market situation and opportunities in the assigned region
Identify suitable suppliers, and in particular develop those in the assigned LCC region
Measure and report LCC advantage in the various commodities and product lines within OSS Europe
Identify cost reduction opportunities for multiple commodities
Support/drive execution of LCC plans
Maximize the European Capex cost avoidance


CERINTE

Technical University Degree
2 years of commercial experience
Experience in working with leather / leather wrapping
Good quality knowledge; Auditor Certificate will be a plus
Understanding of contract law
Cost analysis and estimation skills
Language skills: English (fluent) and German (advantage)
Strong results orientation, high degree of creativity and independent thinking, negotiation skills, excellent interpersonal and strong facilitation and coaching skills
Availability to travel, up to 60% of the time


DESCRIEREA FIRMEI

Among the top ten global automotive suppliers, TRW is the world leader in automotive safety, developing and producing the widest variety of active and passive systems in the industry. With sales of $14 billion, and approximately 66 000 employees, TRW is present at 209 facilities in 28 world countries.
TRW is one of the top automotive manufacturers in all of its major chosen product lines, and is a leading integrator of safety technologies through the use of advanced electronics that sense, analyze and respond to ever changing conditions. TRW safety systems help drivers to avoid or mitigate accidents and protect occupants if an accident cannot be avoided.
The company supplies more than 40 major vehicle manufacturers and 250 nameplates and holds leading positions in all of its primary product categories.
TRW Automotive Safety Systems Romania, a subsidiary of the TRW American Group, has started its activity in Romania in 2004. In present TRW Romania has over 2500 employees in 5 production sites: Timisoara, Resita, Lupeni, Oravita, Deta.
Presently the Timisoara location includes over 1700 employees and produces steering wheels and airbag modules.
http://www.trw.com