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Responsibilities:
- You represent the interests of Vibracoustic for the Commodity group Metals / Electromechanics, Electronic Components, and PCBa in the region EU.
- You are responsible for performing market analysis of indices, technologies, suppliers’ financial risk, and providing information to internal stakeholders.
- You conduct research and scout the supply market for a given commodity in the best cost countries and lead their onboarding according to automotive requirements.
- Prepare and implement regional commodity strategies in alignment with the global commodity manager, define and maintain the supplier portfolio, and actively drive the strategy throughout the region.
- You achieve material cost savings targets through negotiation, directing new or existing business awards, and supporting VA / VE activities.
- You negotiate annual contracts and agreements with portfolio suppliers, including delivery & payment terms / incoterms.
- You are responsible for reporting purchasing performance results and setting up the ERP system in terms of pricing, surcharges, etc.
Qualifications:
- You have substantial experience in purchasing or as a commodity buyer, especially in the automotive sector.
- A degree in engineering, Business Administration, or a comparable field is a plus.
- You possess excellent knowledge of purchasing and automotive processes.
- Your personality is characterized by strong negotiation skills and the ability to work independently.
- You enjoy business travel and networking, preferably with suppliers.
- You are fluent in English (written and spoken) and proficient in German.