Commodity Buyer (Indirect Material)

SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:

Requirements

• Education: Grade 12 - University Degree/Diploma in the following disciplines - Purchasing, Logistics, Commerce, Finance or Business Management;
• At least 06 years of relevant experience in commodity (production) buying experience, preferably within the motor or related industries;
• Good Excel skills;
• SAP experience.

Main Activities

• More than 6 years experience in automotive company in Direct Material (Steel, Press Parts and Connecting Elements);
• Surveil the local procurement markets, informing the Commodity Managers of relevant trends/developments;
• Negotiates with regional suppliers (new business decisions, annual price and savings negotiations) in agreement with Commodity Manager;
• Carries out request for Quotations, Bid Analysis and supplier recommendations in agreement with Commodity Manager;
• Executes supplier visits/audits with Supplier Quality Engineers;
• Conducts cost analysis activities with Cost Analysis Team;
• Provides assistance to the Commodity Managers for tenders, regular audits and supplier evaluations;
• Responsible for everyday communication with suppliers;
• Carries out contract management, incl. contract data maintenance;
• Manages Engineering Change Process in production phase (i.e. Process "Make & Deliver");
• Troubleshoots (supports technical and time-critical ad-hoc requests/requirements);
• Executes measures in the area of commodity reporting and performance measurement;
• Develops and updates templates, tools and standards in conjunction with the Competence Center;
• Ensures regular communication with internal, external interfaces;
• Focus on cost reduction.

Report: Head of Procurement

 

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