Equipment & Indirect Supplier Development Manager
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Kairouan, Tunisie
COFICAB Group
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As one of the global leaders in automotive cables and wires, and to support its industrial projects across its worldwide network of plants, COFICAB Group is recruiting an:
Equipment & Indirect Supplier Development Manager
Job Purpose
Develop and qualify equipment and indirect suppliers worldwide, making sure they are competitive, technically compliant and reliable. You will work with plants, engineering and suppliers to support the Group’s industrial projects.
Key Responsibilities
• Identify, map, and prospect equipment suppliers worldwide, with a focus on best-cost countries (Turkey, Eastern Europe, North Africa, China, India).
• Lead supplier qualification, approval, and onboarding processes in line with Group requirements.
• Define and review equipment technical specifications, layouts, and supplier offers with corporate functions, plants, and engineering, and provide clear technical recommendations.
• Take part in Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) and Site Acceptance Tests (SAT) as required.
• Manage RFQs, technical and commercial comparisons, and negotiations for equipment and indirect purchasing categories, supported by Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) analyses.
• Coordinate purchasing contracts with the Legal function.
• Monitor supplier performance (delivery, quality, after-sales service, spare parts lead times), run periodic reviews, manage claims, and follow up on corrective action plans.
• Monitor supplier financial and dependency risks to secure supply continuity.
• Coordinate equipment-related projects with plants, engineering, and suppliers to keep technical requirements, milestones, and installation schedules aligned.
• Promote equipment standardization and best-practice sharing across Group plants to improve reliability, maintainability, and lifecycle costs.
• Maintain the supplier database and equipment homologation list, and report monthly on cost savings, sourcing pipeline, supplier qualification, and performance. Educational Background Master’s degree in Industrial, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering, Industrial Maintenance, or a related technical field. Required Experience
• Professional experience in industrial maintenance, industrial processes, equipment engineering, or technical purchasing.
• Solid knowledge of cable manufacturing equipment.
• Experience in supplier qualification and development, technical and commercial negotiations, equipment validation, and industrial project coordination is an advantage.
• The final seniority level (Manager or Supervisor) will depend on the selected candidate’s experience and competencies. Skills & Competencies
• Strong negotiation and influencing skills, with a cost optimization mindset.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with sound decision-making.
• Good project management, planning, and organization skills.
• Ability to build relationships and collaborate effectively with plants, engineering, corporate functions, and suppliers.
• Fluent English, both written and spoken.
• Proficiency in purchasing, reporting, and ERP applications.
• Adaptability and a continuous improvement mindset.
• Willingness to travel internationally to supplier sites and Group plants. Have we sparked your interest? Join COFICAB Group and help shape the industrial equipment base of our global network. We look forward to hearing from you
Key Responsibilities
• Identify, map, and prospect equipment suppliers worldwide, with a focus on best-cost countries (Turkey, Eastern Europe, North Africa, China, India).
• Lead supplier qualification, approval, and onboarding processes in line with Group requirements.
• Define and review equipment technical specifications, layouts, and supplier offers with corporate functions, plants, and engineering, and provide clear technical recommendations.
• Take part in Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) and Site Acceptance Tests (SAT) as required.
• Manage RFQs, technical and commercial comparisons, and negotiations for equipment and indirect purchasing categories, supported by Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) analyses.
• Coordinate purchasing contracts with the Legal function.
• Monitor supplier performance (delivery, quality, after-sales service, spare parts lead times), run periodic reviews, manage claims, and follow up on corrective action plans.
• Monitor supplier financial and dependency risks to secure supply continuity.
• Coordinate equipment-related projects with plants, engineering, and suppliers to keep technical requirements, milestones, and installation schedules aligned.
• Promote equipment standardization and best-practice sharing across Group plants to improve reliability, maintainability, and lifecycle costs.
• Maintain the supplier database and equipment homologation list, and report monthly on cost savings, sourcing pipeline, supplier qualification, and performance. Educational Background Master’s degree in Industrial, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering, Industrial Maintenance, or a related technical field. Required Experience
• Professional experience in industrial maintenance, industrial processes, equipment engineering, or technical purchasing.
• Solid knowledge of cable manufacturing equipment.
• Experience in supplier qualification and development, technical and commercial negotiations, equipment validation, and industrial project coordination is an advantage.
• The final seniority level (Manager or Supervisor) will depend on the selected candidate’s experience and competencies. Skills & Competencies
• Strong negotiation and influencing skills, with a cost optimization mindset.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with sound decision-making.
• Good project management, planning, and organization skills.
• Ability to build relationships and collaborate effectively with plants, engineering, corporate functions, and suppliers.
• Fluent English, both written and spoken.
• Proficiency in purchasing, reporting, and ERP applications.
• Adaptability and a continuous improvement mindset.
• Willingness to travel internationally to supplier sites and Group plants. Have we sparked your interest? Join COFICAB Group and help shape the industrial equipment base of our global network. We look forward to hearing from you