Commodity Buyer

Job description:

• You will develop & implement purchasing strategies for several commodity groups within the direct spend area of Emission Control Components commodity, and this in agreement with the ECC Purchasing Commodity Manager
• You will identify, negotiate and manage your suppliers with consideration for the requirements of your internal customers across the different European sites
• You will drive and implement recommendations enabling continuous improvement and cost reduction opportunities. You will do a main contribution to the overall ECC EU Cost Reductions which are part of ECC Team’s Goals & Objectives
• You will drive and support VA /VE projects, in collaboration with Engineering colleagues, in order to reduce costs and / or improve technical performance of your commodities
• You will make nomination decisions for new business, related to your commodities, in agreement with the ECC Purchasing Commodity Manager
• You will support EU plants whenever any of your suppliers is causing delivery problems
• You will maintain & provide data required to track & report team contribution to company results
• You will report directly to ECC Purchasing Commodity Manager

Requirements:

• You have a university degree in economics or engineering or equivalent experience
• You have several years of relevant working experience, preferably within the Purchasing area in a multi-site environment
• You have experience in steel commodities
• Additional experience in a manufacturing environment is an asset as well
• You are familiar with European contract negotiations
• You are fluent in English. Spoken or written knowledge of other languages - German in particular – is an advantage
• You have excellent negotiation skills and are able to communicate on all levels in the organization
• You are capable to initiate, lead and follow up on team activities
• You are analytical and a good time manager
• You are willing to travel up to 20 %
• You are stress resistant and able to prioritize
• You have the ability to use SAP

Our offer:

• Initial trainings
• Opportunity of professional development
• International exposure and interaction with other teams
• Positive workplace atmosphere

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