Global Commodity Buyer Casted Parts

The Global Commodity Buyer is supporting the Global Lead Buyer to manage their material groups in accordance with quality, cost and financial objectives

Your Role & Responsibilities

• Support Lead Buyer in developing & managing a long-term global commodity strategy with strong emphasis on cost management, maximizing global synergies and improving quality and delivery performance
• Drive market analysis and benchmark activities (incl. RFQ & negotiations) – use in-depth product and process knowledge, along with knowledge of supplier base, to define and implement material group strategies
• Coordination and alignment of the creation of budgets, and forecasts for the assigned commodities with the different affected BUs and regions
• Prepare, support and conduct negotiations to achieve (or exceed) budget
• Prepare, support and conduct negotiations on standard contracts (e.g., warranty agreement, master purchasing agreement, etc.)
• Work with a global commodity team with regional buyers in different regions
• Manage & enhance supplier performance, including regular supplier panel reviews, while adding/replacing suppliers as necessary and escalate if required. Develop countermeasures when necessary
• Supplier and market observation in regard of risk management (shortages, financial situations, etc.)
• Manage and drive escalated market situations like, market shortages, allocations, top quality issues etc.
• Closely partner with affected R&D departments, plants and regional commodity buyers regarding strategy, supplier panel, new technologies & cost improvement projects for the assigned commodities
• Accelerate standardization across regions; drive and manage cost improvement projects through implementation and escalate in case of unfavorable deviations
• Implement measures to reduce the working capital (e.g. prolongation of payment terms, implementation of consignment stock)
• Coordinate x-regional activities relative to negotiations, (technical/commercial) standardization and/or workshops
• Drive operational tasks where strategically beneficial

Your Skills & Strengths

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical or Industrial).
• Fluency in English at a Business level. Spanish or other languages are a plus. 
• Strong negotiation, cost analysis, market analysis, continuous improvement, time and project management skills.
• Advanced problem-solving skills.
• Must be able to identify key issues & effectively coordinate efforts to achieve resolution cross-functionally & globally.
• Demonstrated ability to successfully work with cross functional teams, including the ability to build alliances in a global, complex, changing environment.
• Must have the ability to convince people.
• Advanced quality mindset with knowledge about quality management in the automotive industry.
• Proven ability to work under high pressure and tight deadlines.
• Must be able to manage/lead multiple projects and tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to relate & adapt to different cultures.
• Previous exposure or participation in VA/VE and re-engineering is a plus.
• Knowledge of logistics, manufacturing processes, commodity markets and a strong understanding of the assigned commodities.

 

 

 

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