The Lead Buyer Casted Parts has a global responsibility for the subcommodity consisting in components produced by various casting technologies. The scope of the responsibility includes achievement of KPIs such as saving targets, strategic set-up of supplier panels and coordination of activities within and across different regions. Your Contribution Develop & manage 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 of supplier base, to define and implement material group strategies. Coordination and alignment of the creation of budgets, and forecast 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 standard contracts (e.g. warranty agreement, master purchasing agreement, etc.). Lead a global commodity team with regional buyers in different regions. Being an interface to project buying in different business units including bidder list and sourcing decisions. Manage & enhance supplier performance, including regular supplier panel reviews, while adding/replacing suppliers as necessary. To develop countermeasures when necessary. Supplier and market observation in regard of risk management (shortages, financial situations, etc). Manage and drive escalated market situations like 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. Your Experience & Qualification Bachelor'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). For more information about MAHLE and what a career with us looks like for you, click here and to learn more about our foundation owned technology group click here. #DiversityMatters with our inclusive culture, we welcome applications from all social, religious & ethnic backgrounds, disabilities both mental and physical, identities (gender) and neurodivergent people. Do you have any questions? ******
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