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Business Development Purchasing Manager

3 months ago

London, Canada Volkswagen Group of America Full time

Job Description - Business Development Purchasing Manager (St. Thomas) (ST.000082)

Primary Location

We love our cars, but it’s the people behind them who make them what they are. To market, sell, and service great cars, we need great people. That’s why at Volkswagen Group Canada, we are passionate about our cars and our brand and foster this same passion and drive in our people. We know that the right people in the right positions can do incredible things, and we love making that happen.

We are currently looking for a Business Development Purchasing Manager based out of St. Thomas, ON

Our mission has started. Volkswagen Group’s largest cell factory in St. Thomas will carry out all battery activities – from processing raw materials to developing a unified Volkswagen battery to managing the European and North American gigafactories.

This role is responsible for achieving raw material supply security for Volkswagen’s cell factory in St. Thomas. Reporting to the Manager, Raw Material Purchasing (Batteries), this position will require expert knowledge of raw materials for high voltage batteries as well as upstream battery production processes. This individual will support in the successful achievement of the vertical integration strategy of Volkswagen in Canada and the North American region.

This is a flex hybrid model, requiring 2 days per week in the St. Thomas office.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Actively participate in the investment qualification and execution process by conducting detailed market scans to identify potential investment or cooperation targets to secure battery raw materials.
  • Develop strategic roadmaps that will deliver financial, operational and sustainability benefits.
  • Responsible for qualitative and quantitative analysis through data gathering, market analysis, and financial modeling.
  • Prepare presentation materials to summarize recommendations and action plans.
  • Liaise with counterparts in other functional areas of the company to ensure alignment of activities and objectives.
  • Responsible for onboarding of new local suppliers.
  • Support negotiations with local suppliers.
  • Evaluate the technical feasibility and commercial fit of proposals, projects and suppliers.
  • Develop and maintain relationships with local key stakeholders in the battery raw materials industry.
  • Perform other duties as assigned or as applicable to the job.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree with emphasis in Business Administration, Marketing, Strategy or related area and/or equivalent relevant work experience.
  • Master’s Degree with emphasis on mining, metallurgy or chemistry considered an asset.
  • 7+ years professional experience in purchasing and business development.
  • Knowledge of raw materials sector, specifically Lithium, Nickel, Cobalt and Manganese, as well as upstream battery production processes.
  • Experience in Business Development and/or Strategic Procurement.
  • Experience in managing competitive tenders and successfully negotiating outcomes.
  • Demonstrated ability and experience managing commercial relationships with suppliers and driving performance.
  • A professional approach, collaborative nature, with a strong drive and passion to bring a business on a transformation journey.
  • Developed influencing skills, business partnering and stakeholder management skills.
  • Proven ability working in a highly process driven & fast turnaround environment.
  • A high level of written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
  • Highly driven self-starter with proficient time management, planning and organization skills.
  • High degree of flexibility, willingness to work across different time zones and conduct business travel to potential suppliers (approx. 20 – 30%).
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Desired Skills:

  • German language skills would be an asset but are not required.
  • Professional experience in the chemical or mining industry.

What you’ll get in return:

  • A flexible and collaborative team dynamic.
  • Opportunities to participate in exciting company events that give back to the community.
  • Competitive employer paid benefits and overall compensation package.
  • And much more

*Please note that we appreciate the interest of all candidates, however only those under consideration will be contacted.

Volkswagen Group Canada Inc. is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, family status, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, or local laws.

Volkswagen Group Canada Inc. is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities including during the application process. If you require an accommodation because of a disability, we will work with you to determine what reasonable accommodation may be available to meet your needs whether it be as an applicant or an employee. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance. If you are selected for an interview and require an accommodation, you are encouraged to advise the Recruiter who will consult with you to determine an appropriate and reasonable accommodation.

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