Senior Commodity Buyer

Senior Commodity Buyer

The role:

In this role, you will manage the spending, and sourcing and participate in cross-functional commodity teams to establish strategies and actions across a narrow range of commodities to achieve the best value for the company. You will also participate in activities as part of the Purchasing Team.

Your responsibilities:

• Define and execute Supplier Strategies (Sourcing committee, New supplier introduction, bid list status, Benchmark activities),
• Develop Commodity AOP and forecast, maintain up-to-date all commodity market index drivers, support project purchasing and sales group on market costs development,
• Drive commodity savings, strategy, and new program bid list,
• Support & drive supplier escalations when assigned,
• Solicit quotations from suppliers to support strategies and benchmarking,
• Provide sourcing recommendations to Commodity Manager,
• Work on assigned activities to improve supplier performance metrics related to quality, delivery, service, and cost,
• Work on supplier VA / VE ideas and development activity to reduce costs,
• Work in compliance with Purchasing policies and procedures,
• Issue and maintain purchase orders to local and global supply bases as authorized by the Commodity Manager.

What will make you successful:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, technical discipline, or equivalent work experience required,
• Minimum 5+ years of experience in Supply Chain Management or related work environment,
• 5+ years of experience as a buyer,
• Excellent PC skills (spreadsheets, etc.),
• Excellent communication skills,
• Functional understanding of BOM’s, MRP, QS9000 & related AIAG practices and standards,
• Strong team player with the ability to work effectively on cross-functional teams,
• Ability to negotiate,
• Ability to multi-task,
• Solid problem-solving skills,
• Technical familiarity with a range of materials and manufacturing processes desired.

What we offer:

• Employment stability,
• Remarkable opportunity to gain experience by working in a dynamic and international environment,
• Further development opportunities,
• Referral bonus program,
• The employee recognition program,
• Attractive salary, bonuses, and benefits package including Luxmed medical package, sport package OK System, entertainment events, and many others,
• Social benefits found,
• Skills development budget.

What You Can Expect Next:

Our team is ready to act immediately on those candidates who are the best fit for the role. You’ll first hear from someone in Talent Acquisition to schedule a phone screen, and then the next step will be a personal interview with our Hiring Manager. We pride ourselves on moving through processes quickly, and you can be sure of transparency and prompt communication throughout.

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