Commodity Buyer
Summary:
The primary purpose of the Commodity Buyer is to coordinate the implementation of savings projects by strategically identifying / performing critical thinking for long term strategic sourcing solutions. Will identify supply risks or market trends and perform negotiation / strategy tactics to secure sustainable sources for future development projects. Will play an important role in define and execute a purchasing strategy for the commodity (resins / chemicals) he/she is responsible. Ensure best pricing, quality and delivery performance on a supplier with a long-term business relationship. Negotiation of best sourcing option, follow the commodity strategy and keep good and productive teamwork with the cross functional team.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND
Responsibilities:
- Address supplier gaps that affect future development products
- Manage and coordinate supplier changes for strategic sourcing or distressed suppliers
- Supporting Commodity Buyers with development of commodity strategy formulation and execution
- Responsible for cost reduction initiatives and support of PPV report
- Communicate and coordinate supplier issues with MAHLE Purchasing Team
- Perform related duties as assigned or as the situation dictates per the commodity
- Position includes up to 25% domestic and international travel
- Have at all times updated and accurate information in JIRA and Jaggaer / SAP systems
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or equivalent degree from a four-year college or university required.
- Minimum of 3 years of relevant purchasing experience or equivalent role, preferably in the automotive industry; preferably 5 or more years.
- Experience managing polyolefin resin and chemical spend; experience interacting with injection molding buyers, engineering resins buyer, and resin global lead buyers.
- Excellent written / verbal communication skills, including presentation delivery, with demonstrated experience with supplier relationships, in-depth knowledge of contract negotiations and product development.
- Specialized skills in negotiation, financial cost analysis and market analysis Ability to read blueprints and specifications required
- Strong time and project management, problem solving and continuous improvement skills
- Knowledge of manufacturing processes (stamping, injection molding, casting)
- Focus on deadlines and target objectives
- Strong team player, ability to coordinate cross-functional teams
- Strong aptitude in Microsoft Office applications, such as Microsoft Excel required
- SAP experience strongly preferred
- Up to 25% International and domestic travel by plane and car required
- Define and solve problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Interpret a variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with abstract / concrete variables.
- Soft Skills:
Initiative, Collaboration/teamwork, resourcefulness, conflict management, prioritization, time/task management, continuous improvement
Do you have any questions?
DAVE.DULLACK@MAHLE.COM
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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