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The Global Commodity Buyer Casted Partsis supporting the Global Lead Buyer to manage their material groups in accordance with quality, costs and financial objectives.
Your ContributionSupport 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 standards 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 Experience & QualificationBachelor'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.
Several years of purchasing experience in a Tier1 environment for commodities with an international purchasing approach.
Successful history with consistent understanding and use of cost drivers and market dynamics in the assigned commodities.
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.Must have the ability to convince people.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.Knowledge of logistics, manufacturing processes, commodity markets and a strong understanding of the assigned commodities.Our Offer We will provide a collaborative environment working on exciting assignments, along with ongoing personal & career development opportunities. We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every single requirement. You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles!
After receiving your online application, the interview process will typically be a screening call followed by Personal Interview(s).
Facts about the job Entry level: Experienced hires
Part- / Full-time: Full Time
Functional area: Purchasing
Department: BU4 Electronics & Mechatronics
Location: Valencia, ES
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