Strategic Commodity Buyer — Localization & Savings

Miele Tehnica Romania; Opelika (AL); Presencial; USD 90.000 - 120.000; Tempo integral

Resumo da vaga

Miele Manufacturing Inc. in Opelika, AL seeks a Commodity Buyer to execute strategic, tactical and operational purchasing for direct and indirect materials.

You will manage supplier scouting, RFQs, negotiations and contract preparation, driving localization and cost-reduction in collaboration with cross-functional teams. Requirements include 3–5 years in procurement and strong analytical, negotiation and stakeholder-management skills.

Qualificações

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, supply chain, engineering or related field.
• 3–5 years in procurement, strategic sourcing, supply chain or manufacturing.
• Experience with RFQ processes, bid evaluations, supplier negotiations and contract administration.
• Strong analytical and numerical skills with ability to evaluate cost structures and savings opportunities.
• Good communication, negotiation and stakeholder-management skills in cross-functional teams.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Excel; ERP/SAP experience preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Independently manage sourcing activities and supplier relationships within assigned categories or commodities.
• Lead RFQs / RFPs, supplier requests, bid comparisons and commercial recommendations.
• Maintain price records, supplier master data, contracts and purchasing information in SAP / ERP and related tools.
• Conduct supplier negotiations on pricing, terms, delivery conditions and service levels within delegated authority.
• Drive localization, dual-sourcing, cost-reduction and supply-stability initiatives for Opelika.
• Analyze quotations, spend data, cost breakdowns and market input to identify savings and risk-mitigation opportunities.
• Coordinate with Operations, SCM, Quality, R&D and Finance to align specifications, timelines and commercial requirements.
• Monitor supplier performance indicators and follow up on delivery, capacity, quality, cost or price topics.
• Support supplier scouting, onboarding, evaluations, risk checks, performance reviews and continuous improvement activities.
• Prepare and administer framework agreements and procurement documentation in line with signature regulations.
• Lead supplier meetings, plant visits and cross-functional workshops for topics as required.
• Track project status, savings measures and implementation milestones and report progress transparently.

Conhecimentos

RFQ processes

Negotiations

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Communication

Formação

Bachelor's degree

Ferramentas

SAP ERP

Excel

Descrição da vaga

Miele Manufacturing Inc. in Opelika, AL seeks a Commodity Buyer to execute strategic, tactical and operational purchasing for direct and indirect materials.

You will manage supplier scouting, RFQs, negotiations and contract preparation, driving localization and cost-reduction in collaboration with cross-functional teams. Requirements include 3–5 years in procurement and strong analytical, negotiation and stakeholder-management skills.