Role purpose The Senior Buyer is responsible for leading procurement activities for assigned electronic component categories, ensuring optimal supplier selection, cost competitiveness, business continuity, and alignment with Vodafone Automotive’s sourcing strategy. He/She drives negotiations, manages supplier performance, ensures compliance with internal policies, and contributes actively to achieving year‑on‑year cost savings and continuous process improvement. Key accountabilities and decision ownership Category Management and Sourcing Manage assigned component categories, developing sourcing plans aligned with company objectives. Conduct supplier market analysis to identify trends, risks, and new opportunities. Evaluate, select, and qualify suppliers in compliance with procurement policies. Lead Request for Quotations, tenders, negotiations, and long‑term agreements to secure the best value. Cost Optimization & Financial Performance Achieve continuous improvement of component costs through negotiation, supplier consolidation, alternative sourcing, and value-engineering initiatives. Monitor raw material indices and market drivers to anticipate cost fluctuations and formulate mitigation strategies. Identify and propose cost-saving opportunities to internal stakeholders. Supplier Management & Operational Procurement Ensure timely purchase order creation based on Purchase requests, Material Requirements Planning analysis, and business needs Manage supplier order confirmations, proactively resolving mismatches or delays Mitigate supply shortages by coordinating with planning, quality, and manufacturing teams to avoid production disruptions Drive Supplier OTIF performance improvements and monitor key supplier KPIs Compliance, Governance & Process Excellence Ensure adherence to DOA (delegation of authority), P2P (procure to pay) controls, and accounting requirements (material codes, cost centers, Opex/Capex classification