Buyer

Role Summary The Commodity Buyer is the purchasing specialist for the Filter Elements material group. This person manages all tactical sourcing activities with suppliers within their area of responsibility. Main Tasks Executes Material Group Manager (MGM) strategies and initiatives and applies defined supplier panels in alignment with RMGM. Supports RMGM and reports regarding negotiations, supplier selection in projects, supplier panel optimization, ratio projects, material price development, supplier development, initiated sourcing decisions, PFE’s, CIC, Drawings, etc. Supports planning and forecasting in agreement with RMGM and/or MGM Manages RFQs and price estimations in customer or market projects and in serial production for his/her commoditywithin the Hub and for prototypes if prototype supplier will be serial supplier Conducts RFQs also for defined global projects (across Hubs) in alignment with the RMGM Initiates and manages re-sourcing, dual sourcing and continuous improvement activities and supports cost savings initiatives, e.g.: “BCC” or VA/VE Actively supports and acts in close collaboration with Project Purchasing by providing “in-time” price- and other project relevant information, e.g., sourcing status, supplier feedback regarding timing and specifications Negotiations & agreements about purchase price and supplier commercial contracts including sourcing decision Preparation and Contract management Organizes Technical Reviews in close collaboration with ASQ and R&D Initiates target price / cost analysis calculation (pre- and post SOP) Overall responsibility for internal releases and changes of supplied material / parts / tools in projects and in serial production Manages escalation issues in alignment with RMGM. Maintains commercial material / supplier relevant data in SAP and eCONN Supports supplier quality assurance, complaint management and "top focus" supplier meetings in cooperation with ASQ, SQE and SQD Interface Management to local Supply Chain REQUIREMENTS: Education: Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field Experience and Required Skills: At least 2 years of relevant work experience in purchasing in an international environment Experience in industrial companies or manufacturing enterprises Analytical skills Fluency in English (written and spoken) Proficiency with Microsoft office tools Domestic / International travel up to 20% Preferred Experience: Experience with SAP or other ERP systems Automotive industry experience

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