Indirect Material Buyer

Responsibilities:

• Conclude commercial negotiations with suppliers of goods and services;
• Timely and accurate maintenance of Purchasing views  in SAP – ERP system;
• Resolution of Purchasing-related problems with other functions within the company, thorough purchasing processes and procedures; 
• Performs other Purchasing tasks as required, evaluation, preparation and presentation of various business case scenarios;
• Agreement, communication, and tracking of deliverable from internal customers;
• Proactive identification and resolution of problems related to assigned parts / suppliers 
• Timely and Accurate issuance of Purchasing contracts, amendments, and kickoffs;   
• Responsible for managing the Total Cost of Ownership by collecting data, analyzing, problem solving, recommending, communicating and executing accordingly;
• Managing the day-to-day business relationship with key suppliers and internal customers through supporting activities including ordering, communication of demand/volume/delivery time changes, sharing end-user feedback, and follow up on back orders etc.
• Assist Accounts Payable Department in the reconciliation of invoices. Engage and coach originating departments accordingly;
• Develop a strong understanding and knowledge of suppliers and their capabilities, core competencies, strengths and weaknesses;

 Requirements:

• University degree, 2-3 years of experience in automotive industry or related field in Purchasing;
• Experience with manufacturing processes, tools and technologies;     
• Experience analyzing cost breakdowns, cost drivers, supplier offers;     
• Demonstrated negotiating experience: piece price, tooling and timing with external suppliers for assigned packages;     
• Ability to work independently without direct supervision;    
• Proficiency in MS Word, PowerPoint, MS Outlook, Excel and SAP;  
•   Proficiency in English and German;
• Effective communication with internal customers and with outside vendors/suppliers;