Buyer 3

Knorr-Bremse; Avon (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC, part of the Knorr-Bremse Group, seeks a Buyer 3 to manage strategic sourcing and supplier relationships to meet Quality, Cost, Delivery goals. The role focuses on global supplier strategies and cost reduction initiatives across assigned commodities.

Responsibilities include developing commodity strategies, leading supplier evaluations, and driving continuous supply chain improvements in a manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management or Engineering preferred.
• 5–7 years of strategic and tactical buying experience.
• Experience with ERP/SAP in a global purchasing context.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and manage commodity strategy; evaluate and select suppliers and negotiate supply agreements.
• Drive cost reductions and productivity initiatives tied to commodity strategy.
• Lead supplier transitions and supplier quality programs.
• Improve supply chain performance with long-term agreements and value engineering.
• Support plants with strategic and supplier performance issues.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Global supplier management

Negotiation

Cost reduction

Supply chain optimization

Leadership in matrix org

Project management

Cross-cultural communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management or Engineering

Tools

SAP

Job description

Want to help shape tomorrow? At Bendix, we set the standard with advanced dynamic solutions that drive improved commercial vehicle performance and safety. We’re part of the Knorr-Bremse Group, the global leader in braking technologies. As part of our team, you’ll collaborate with a world of talented and dedicated colleagues whose sense of purpose complements your own. You’ll find rewarding opportunities, diverse experiences, partnerships, and an unwavering commitment to ethics and integrity.

ON-SITE/REMOTE: On-site

Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Job Description

Position Title: Buyer 3

Reports To: Regional Category Manager

Date Last Revised: March 03, 2020

Position Summary

Manage the Supply base to meet the strategic objectives of Global Purchasing Excellence (GPE) and the needs of the Customer (Internal / External), Product Business Team’s (PBT’s) and Manufacturing – in terms of Quality, Cost, Delivery, and commercial terms. Responsible for assigned commodity(s) as well as related sourcing strategies, cost reduction matters, and supplier relationships.

Essential Functions

• Develop, implement and manage commodity strategy; evaluate and select suppliers, including global opportunities, negotiation of supply agreements and rationalization of the current supply base.
• Develop and execute cost reduction and productivity initiatives directly aligned with commodity strategy; execute cost reduction programs including project management of supplier transitions.
• Drive continuous improvement in the supply chain in support of business goals utilizing long-term agreements and value engineering.
• Develop and implement actions to achieve supply chain management goals for commodity: 0 PPM, 100% delivery performance, productivity.
• Support and/or lead supplier quality improvement programs related to managed commodity.
• Develop and manage strategic supplier relationships while supporting Bendix / KB supply chain strategies and leveraging global synergies.
• Provide support to plants for strategic and supplier performance issues.

Knowledge

• Expert in the aspects of supply base methodologies, principles, practices and procedures.
• Understands concepts of production control, material planning, and MRP.
• Possess in-depth knowledge of acquisition regulations.
• Possesses in-depth knowledge regarding the legal requirements associated with purchasing goods and services both domestic and international.
• Understand business marketing and sales needs and have the ability/vision to combine and implement into the supply chain.
• Possesses fundamental knowledge about the assigned category.

Experience

• Minimum 5-7 years of strategic and tactical experience as a Buyer or purchasing representative. Manufacturing based industry preferred.
• Prior experience in global purchasing organization with usage of ERP, SAP preferred.
• Experience utilizing multiple approaches to achieve cost reduction including negotiation, design changes, and joint supplier programs.
• Exposure to leading teams.

Skills

• Assist in leading in a global matrix organization while driving superior results.
• Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to motivate, manage and reward performance, provide constructive feedback and foster individual professional development.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, including active listening, identifying the issue, and driving solutions.
• Proven strength in the ability to multitask, quickly pivot, be target-oriented, with high attention to detail.
• Proven to be results driven with the ability to demonstrate supplier improvement and implement cost reduction programs.
• Self-starter, possessing high degree of self-motivation, creative in nature with the ability to think outside of the box while remaining one step ahead of the problem.
• Demonstrated project management skills that include utilizing an organized approach, setting priorities, identifying risks and opportunities, managing resources, milestones, and costs in a matrix/cross-functional organization.
• Highly organized with the ability to prioritize exceptionally well.
• Excellent communication skills, interpersonal and intercultural sensitivity with the ability to work across all Knorr-Bremse regions and locations.
• Flexible to changes in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven ability to negotiate.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree required; Business, Supply Chain Management or Engineering degree preferred

Position Requirements

The demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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