Regional Buyer Indirect

ElringKlinger AG; Plymouth; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

ElringKlinger AG in Plymouth is seeking a Regional Buyer Indirect to procure materials for defined commodities and support global sourcing strategies. You will manage local sourcing projects from RFQs to supplier nomination, maintain supplier relations, and lead negotiations while aligning with CU Purchasing to meet cost-saving KPIs. A bachelor’s degree and 4+ years of procurement experience are expected, with 2+ years SAP experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain or related field.
• At least 4 years of experience in a similar role.
• At least 2 years of SAP or equivalent ERP/MRP experience.
• Ability to analyze markets and support global sourcing strategies.

Responsibilities

• Procure materials (direct and indirect) for defined commodities.
• Develop and implement global sourcing strategies.
• Manage local sourcing projects from RFQs to supplier nomination.
• Maintain supplier relationships and clarify technical questions.
• Lead supplier negotiations and contract management.
• Identify cost savings and drive KPI targets for assigned materials.

Skills

Procurement

Negotiation

Supplier management

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain management

Tools

SAP

Job description

Regional Buyer Indirect### Regional Buyer IndirectApply: Plymouth: Full time: Posted Today: 24280Main Duties and Responsibilities:* Procuring the plant's requirements for direct and indirect materials of the defined commodities.* Playing an active role in the development and implementation of global sourcing strategies.* Analyzing the local sourcing market for the relevant functional area.* Responsibly carrying out the entire purchasing process for local sourcing projects from the plant's requirements to RFQs and quotation comparisons to the supplier nomination.* Maintaining and developing supplier relationships in the relevant functional area and clarifying technical questions with the relevant technical departments.* Leading supplier negotiations and managing contracts for local projects in accordance with the defined global purchasing strategies.* Identifying and evaluating local suppliers in cooperation with CU Purchasing.* Regularly communicating and aligning with CU Purchasing for different commodities and supporting them during negotiations and the supplier release and development process.* Nominating suppliers according to the relevant purchasing authorizations that have been granted.* Supporting with quality and delivery issues using escalation processes.* Collecting, maintaining and evaluating all purchasing-related data and orders in Procurement systems and tools.* Proactively searching for and identifying potential cost savings and carrying out activities to implement them.* Planning and executing activities to achieve annual purchasing targets (KPIs) for assigned materials. Minimum Qualifications:* Completed bachelor's degree in supply chain management or another relevant field of education* At least 4 years of professional experience in similar role or equivalent combination of education and experience* At least 2 years of experience with SAP (preferred) or similar ERP/MRP platform### About UsElringKlinger is one of the world’s leading automotive suppliers and technology groups. The key to our success: a team of more than 10,000 employees at 44 sites. In particular, they value ElringKlinger’s flat hierarchies, open culture of communication, and attractive prospects for career advancement as well as the opportunity to make a direct contribution to the business and to work independently within an international environment. **Our joint ambition: to drive the future.**