1. Scope Evolve within a TECH Automotive domain involving start-up, GAFAM, key software players from Basic layer software component (operating system or Hypervisor) up to complex connected feature (Navigation system, voice recognition, virtual personal assistant) but also on premise software purchasing, cloud services, OTA platform, ….. Support the organization and promote your skills for our next Software Defined Vehicle platform. 2. Activity For the software commodity group, under the control of the purchasing manager and the support of the commodity leader, the software Buyer has in his/her scope to: • Define the commodity strategy (COMMS) on his/her area, analysing industry and demand trends and supporting commodity leader with the development and implementation of sourcing strategies. • Manage his/her supplier panel relationship. • Manage contract relationship and negotiation with supplier during bid. • Source new supplier in his/her scope. • Manage the performance of his/her supplier Panel and resolving issues and concerns. • Be the purchasing interface of the project and engineering during the development phase from supplier nomination up to start of production. • Complying with company policies, procedures, and regulatory standards. • Researching and identifying prospective suppliers. • Preparing and issuing purchase orders and agreements. The Buyer responsibilities include sourcing new suppliers at the best QCDP and meeting program price target, negotiating purchase terms, and evaluating supplier performance. To be successful as a software buyer, the buyer should be able to develop efficient procurement solutions and support commodity leader and purchasing manager with the development and implementation of sourcing strategies.