Commodity Buyer - direct material (f/m/d) temporary for 2 years
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Responsibilities :
Direct material : external machining, turned and milled parts as well as intercompany
Development and continuous review of the product group strategy incl. definition of the procurement market
Continuous optimization of costs and processes (OTD, availability, replenishment time, quality, innovation, risk & compliance management) for the respective product group
Optimization and contractual safeguarding of the supplier base in terms of costs, quality and delivery performance, innovation
Technical management of Operator Procurement in cooperation worldwide
In each case for the commodity groups of Commodity 2 : Materials of Commodity 2 are, for example, SIC, hard metal, oxide ceramics, carbon
Close cross-departmental cooperation on topics such as product standardization, product development
Supplier management (identification and selection, integration, evaluation, classification, development, risk management)
Analysis, structuring & consolidation of purchasing data
Identification and implementation of savings potentials
Execution of inquiries / tenders incl. negotiation and conclusion of contracts
Qualifications :
Successfully completed studies in the field of business administration, industrial engineering or similar or a comparable qualification
Several years of experience in purchasing, procurement, supply chain management (minimum 5-7 years)
Sound knowledge of purchasing
Strong negotiating skills and assertiveness in combination with analytical and conceptual skills
High degree of initiative, flexibility and ability to work in a team as well as an entrepreneurial way of thinking and acting
Confident handling of MS Office and SAP MM
Fluency in German and English is a prerequisite
Knowledge of materials technology for ceramic materials and elastomers is an advantage
Willingness to travel