Global Buyer III - Strategic Sourcing & Cost Reduction

Knorr-Bremse AG; 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

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.