CATEGORY BUYER

Ihre Aufgaben

• Develop and execute global/regional category strategies in alignment with Global Category Director,

• Support and execute global category strategies for foams, sensors/thermostats, adhesives, films and label,

• Lead contract negotiations and developments with local suppliers to ensure consistent commercial terms and conditions,

• Conduct regular regional benchmarking activities for assigned sub-categories to determine best in class suppliers,

• Negotiate annual/semi-annual pricing based on regional indices, market factors and global benchmark data,

• Qualify new suppliers in collaboration with category strategy,

• Improve efficiency in terms of reliability of supply and price as well as risk management,

• Work closely with our Business Unit Interface to identify and execute cost saving opportunities for new customer RFQ,

• Ensure early involvement of SQD in case of new suppliers and/or materials and on-time PPAP approval,

• Conduct purchasing of materials and select supplier and second sources for the components out of an approved supplier list,

• Ensure complete maintenance of master data and workflows in all relevant systems,

• Collaborate with engineering to confirm technical approval of supplier offers and required validation,

• Support and execute cost reduction ideas,

• Confirm material availability and lead time for the components.,

• You can work with the latest technologies as part of our international team,

• Very flexible work schedule, home office per individual and business needs (up to 80-90%),

• Annual bonus, cafeteria, housing/travel allowance,

• Health screenings, sports support, discounted canteen,

• Exciting corporate events.

Ihr Profil

• Bachelor's Degree in Business with technical background and/or Engineering with economical background,

• Minimum 5-7 years experience as a category buyer or strategical buyer, ideally from automotive industry (preferred in commodities such as foams, films/foils and adhesives),

• A record of achieving purchasing cost saving through negotiation & VAVE,

• Strong MS Office, understanding of customer requirements, job specific processes and reporting tools,

• Ability to transfer technical matters into economic considerations,

• Strong team player and intercultural competence,

• Strong English language skills (ability to negotiate conditions/contracts in English),

• Strong communication, negotiation, problem solving and analytical skills, cost calculation knowledge,

• Legal/contractual knowledge.

Kontakt

You can register and apply directly on our career site: https://careers.gentherm.com//job-invite/9319/

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