Commodity Buyer

Benteler Automotive Corporation; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

BENTELER Automotive is seeking an Indirect Commodity Buyer to source and manage indirect materials and services while driving cost savings and supplier performance. The role emphasizes strategic thinking and stakeholder collaboration with a background in procurement.

The ideal candidate will oversee RFQs, supplier evaluations, and contract management, with a focus on continuous improvement across regional suppliers and internal interfaces.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business or related field.
• Up to 5 years related working experience; occasional travel(~10%).

Responsibilities

• Surveils local procurement markets to inform Commodity Managers of trends and developments.
• Negotiates with regional suppliers in agreement with Commodity Manager.
• Carries out RFQs, bid analyses and supplier recommendations with Commodity Manager.
• Executes supplier visits/audits with Supplier Quality Engineers.
• Performs cost analysis activities with Cost Analysis Team.
• Supports Commodity Managers in tenders, audits and supplier evaluations.
• Communicates with suppliers on a daily basis.
• Manages contracts, including data maintenance.
• Oversees Engineering Change Process in production phases.
• Supports Make & Deliver processes and resolves ad-hoc requests.
• Contributes to commodity reporting and performance measurement.
• Develops and updates templates, tools and standards with the Competence Center.
• Maintains regular communication with internal and external interfaces.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business or related field

Job description

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Division: BENTELER Automotive
Functional Area: Procurement
Career Level: Professional
Contract Type: Permanent/Full-time
Weekly Working Hours: 40,00
Required Languages: English
Requisition ID: 47317

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We are seeking a highly motivated Indirect Commodity Buyer to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for sourcing and managing indirect materials and services that support business operations while driving cost savings, supplier performance, and continuous improvement. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker with strong negotiation skills and a collaborative approach to supplier and stakeholder management.

Core Responsibilities:

• Surveils the local procurement markets, informing the Commodity Managers of relevant trends/developments
• Negotiates with regional suppliers (new business decisions, annual price and savings negotiations) in agreement with Commodity Manager
• Carries out request for Quotations, Bid Analysis and supplier recommendations in agreement with Commodity Manager
• Executes supplier visits/audits with Supplier Quality Engineers
• Conducts cost analysis activities with Cost Analysis Team
• Provides assistance to the Commodity Managers for tenders, regular audits and supplier evaluations
• Responsible for everyday communication with suppliers
• Carries out contract management, incl. contract data maintenance
• Manages Engineering Change Process in production phase (i.e. Process "Make & Deliver")
• Troubleshoots (supports technical and time-critical ad-hoc requests/requirements)
• Executes measures in the area of commodity reporting and performance measurement
• Develops and updates templates, tools and standards in conjunction with the Competence Center
• Ensures regular communication with internal, external interfaces

JobRequirements:

• Education:Bachelor's Degreein Business or related field
• Years of working experience:Up to 5 years relatedworkingexperience occasional travel required (approx. 10%)

Your contact

Charlotte Rose Muraske
BENTELER Human Resources

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