Commodity Buyer

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Would you like to work on the development of roof systems for future car models together with some of the market leaders in the automotive industry? Inalfa Roof Systems is a world leading supplier for OEM automotive roof systems and still growing strong. Are you ready to grow with us?

Procure/purchase and set supplier strategy for all required materials and components for Inalfa Roof Systems products related to the assigned commodity.

Your Main Tasks and Responsibilities Are:

• Achieving annual cost reduction objectives for the assigned commodity by negotiation, resourcing, or Value Analyzing Value Engineering.
• Plans, organizes, directs, and controls activities related to the procurement function for the assigned commodity.
• Analyzes market and delivery conditions to determine present and future material availability and prepares market analysis reports for the assigned commodity.
• Utilizes appropriate cost analysis, negotiation, and purchasing techniques to ensure quality, price, delivery, and service.
• Initiate, lead/manage, and actively support cost reduction initiatives. Ensure appropriate detailed cost analysis and negotiations are performed to achieve best value.
• Identifies, selects, and maintains suppliers that provide high quality products and services at a competitive price whilst maintaining the highest code of ethics and conduct for the assigned commodity.
• Reviews purchase order claims and contracts for conformance to company policy.
• Negotiates relevant contracts for the assigned commodity. (MPA´s)
• Set suppliers selection/strategy for assigned commodity in line with Purchasing Council and CPO (Chief Purchasing Officer).
• Find synergies between Regional Commodity and Project Purchasing, identifying and seizing opportunities to leverage suppliers for further cost reductions on existing business in exchange for new business.
• Make use of SMS (Supplier Management Score) reports and supplier risk management tools to set supplier strategy.
• Negotiates best terms and conditions.
• Provide quarterly reports identifying activities/accomplishments/commodity strategy for the assigned commodity.
• Participate with Supplier Quality Department in supplier development & supplier systems and quality audits.
• Schedule & lead strategic business reviews annually with key suppliers.
• Support the project team during kick off review meetings related to the assigned commodity.
• Proactively support, control and co-ordinate regional change management process for the assigned commodity
• Able to perform an introduction of suppliers.
• Solving escalations for heavy incidents with and at suppliers

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What Do We Expect from You:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree or experience equivalent.

• Experience and capability: More than 5 years of experience in the automotive industry within direct material in the purchasing department.

• Annual Budget

• Negotiation Skills

• Engineering changes process

• Supplier on boarding

• Cost model implementation

• Supplier Selection

• Purchasing KPI´s

• Supplier Business Review

What can you expect from us?

• Savings Fund.
• Food Coupons.
• Medical Insurance.
• Life Insurance.

Our Core Values areOne Inalfa, Ownership, Ambition and Progress.

WE ARE IN IT TO WIN IT!

Does this sound interesting to you? Don't hesitate and submit your application today.

Location

NA Shared Services Center

Time Type

Full time

Contact Person

Lucia Arechiga Carvajal