Key Activities
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Lead tactical material group processes and define priorities within global material group team and in alignment with Material Group Management
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Participate actively on the scouting for new suppliers with the aim to optimize the portfolio of the sub-commodities
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Leading sourcing processes, including RFQs, benchmarking, negotiations, offer and scenario analysis and final recommendation
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Execution of negotiations with regional suppliers (e.g. price discussions, terms of delivery and payment, new business decisions, etc.)
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Work on Carry Over projects (check capacity and supplier performance)
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Collaborate with Risk Management for the implementation of product discontinuations in series production
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Prepare specific periodic reports (keeping to the budget analysis, objectives, evaluation of portfolio performance etc.)
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Maintaining good knowledge of the current market and future trends to support identification of alternative sources
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Improve constantly the performance and prices of assigned suppliers and the supplier portfolio.
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Responsible for all supplier-related purchasing issues, prices, capacity, changes during the series phase
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Support the project Buyer function during project acquisition and Project development
Desired Profile
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University degree (technical or economics)
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Minimum 3-year experience as buyer in automotive field
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Experience as buyer in electronics is a an advantage
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Good knowledge of IATF 16949
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Very good PC knowledge (MS Office package)
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Practice with SAP is an advantage
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Very good knowledge of the English language (German knowledge is an advantage)
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Good communication and negotiations skills, excellent team player
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Willing to travel, mainly in European region
