Commodity Buyer

Division: BENTELER Automotive Functional Area: Procurement Career Level: Professional Contract Type: Permanent/Full-time Weekly Working Hours: 40,00 Required Languages: English Requisition ID: 46548 Benefits 401(k) Match Dental Development Educational Assistance Flexible Work Schedules Health Savings Accounts Holidays Life & Disability Medical Training Vacation Vision Wealth Management Support Core Responsibilities Manage ‘directed buy’ suppliers pricing with coordination from sales team, plant controlling and suppliers. Manage ‘directed buy’ supplier contracts and negotiations of such contracts with global suppliers. Surveils 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 Communicate effectively between business unit and purchasing. Ability to handle multiple projects (multi-task) Track status of programs including financial status. Conduct buyer responsible APQP with suppliers Create RFQ's with detailed information. Job Requirements Bachelor's Degree in Business or related field Years of working experience: 3-5 years Commodity Buying experience Occasional travel required (approx. 20%) Minimum 2 years automotive industry experience Skill in the following areas: Negotiation, Cost Analysis, APQP, Project management #J-18808-Ljbffr BENTELER Group