Commodity Buyer

Brose Fahrzeugteile GmbH & Co. KG; Auburn Heights (UT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in automotive parts is seeking a skilled professional for supplier management. The role involves implementing global supplier strategies, managing commodities, and conducting supplier evaluations. The company offers a dynamic work environment with competitive compensation and career growth opportunities.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Educational Assistance

Flexible Working Hours

Community Outreach

Family and Sporting Events

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of relevant experience required.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for implementing global supplier strategies.
• Manage assigned commodities and suppliers.
• Conduct negotiations with suppliers.

Skills

Microsoft Office

SAP

Negotiation

Presentation/Public Speaking

Basic Legal Knowledge

Basic Accounting Knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Job description

As a successful family-owned company on the path to global growth, the Brose Group offers challenging responsibilities and exciting career opportunities to performance-driven, skilled specialists with solid professional knowledge and proven career expertise who wish to contribute to our company’s success.

Your Tasks

• Responsible for the implementation of the global supplier strategies
• Management of assigned commodities and suppliers within specific regions
• Continuous cost optimization for the assigned commodities
• Implementation of cost targets for goods and services
• Bundling, analyzing, and managing demands within assigned commodities
• Market and product research for assigned commodities/projects to identify new production processes and technologies
• Identification of alternative suppliers
• Bid evaluations considering the assumptions specified in the quote
• Preparation and conduction of negotiations with suppliers
• Preparation and presentation of supplier choices for decision meetings
• Conduction of supplier assessments according to Brose Group technology audit guidelines
• Contract management and master data management
• Responsible for meeting established department KPIs
• Provision of relevant data for strategic decisions (category portfolio management, supplier portfolio management)

Your Profile

• Bachelor's degree in a related field
• 3-5 years of relevant experience
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, SAP, Negotiation, Presentation/Public Speaking, Basic Legal and Accounting Knowledge

We offer a modern working environment with our Brose working world. Brose provides a high-tech work environment and a wide range of benefits, including competitive performance-based compensation, health insurance, educational assistance, community outreach, family, and sporting events. Flexible working hours and a collaborative environment support work-life balance. We invest in our people through training, international or regional assignments, and tailored career paths, aiming to provide tools for a balanced, rewarding work life and community contribution.

*Benefits may vary slightly by location.