CU Strategic Buyer

ElringKlinger Automotive Manufacturing, Inc. / US; Iowa (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

ElringKlinger Automotive Manufacturing, Inc. is seeking a procurement professional to manage local and global sourcing activities for critical materials. You will handle RFQs, supplier nominations, and negotiations while aligning with global strategies and CU Purchasing.

The role requires a bachelor’s in supply chain management, 4+ years in procurement, and SAP experience. Strong vendor relationships and data-driven cost savings focus are essential in an international manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• Completed bachelor's degree in supply chain management or a related field.
• Minimum 4 years of professional procurement experience.
• Minimum 2 years of SAP experience (preferred) or similar ERP/MRP system.

Responsibilities

• Procure plant requirements for direct and indirect materials; manage local sourcing projects end-to-end.
• Develop and implement global sourcing strategies in coordination with CU Purchasing.
• Analyze local sourcing market and RFQs, compare quotations, nominate suppliers.
• Lead supplier negotiations and manage contracts per global Purchasing guidelines.
• Maintain supplier relationships and resolve quality and delivery issues via escalation.
• Collect and analyze procurement data in systems to identify cost savings and hit KPIs.

Skills

Procurement

Supplier negotiations

Global sourcing

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain management or related field

Tools

SAP

Job description

Main 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

ElringKlinger 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.