Plant Procurement Buyer

Assure the supply of parts and/or equipment from external suppliers to avoid any production stop at ET and customer. Ensure correct master data/pricing in our ERP systems and support of ETM Commodity Buyer/CTM ASC in regard to customer programs and flawless launches. Contribution to the achievement of procurement targets

Provide first level support for suppliers and internal stakeholders in case of problems or deficiencies (e.g. disputes, deviation to invoice, supply issues, claim management, phase-in/phase-out management, …)

Create single purchase orders (OTS-PO, Tooling-PO, PPAP Order) in SAP and track timing and order confirmations

Create scheduling agreement in SAP

Create and maintain vendor records/material master data according to given rules and keep data accurate (especially in SAP)

Assure accurate pricing in SAP

Participate in the Kick-Off meeting with nominated local suppliers and internal stakeholders (such as ASC, ASQ, Program Manager, ME) - direct commodities only

Prepare material price planning per supplier for the respective plant.

Identify cost reduction opportunities and by this help to achieve cost reduction targets

Establish & maintain VAVE projects and report out

Escalation to Commodity Management and ASC in case of conflicts or when program or procurement objectives/launches are at risk

Maintain and update procurement tools assigned

Form active part of the procurement network

Support plant with Procurement related audit topics

Develop new suppliers in the local and international market for MRO and services, in accordance with the group's procedures - Indirect materials only

Coordinate local RFQ for indirect material commodity, MRO and Services.

Coordinate creation and evaluation of Class 2 suppliers.

Demand timely information and support from Supply Chain CTMs/ETMs, plant functions and/or from other functions.

Ensure proper data / price quality in SAP

First level support in terms of supplier quality and logistics issues

Ensure proper upload and storage of contracts.