Buyer-Commodity (Northport)

SMP AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS AL INC
Cottondale, AL, US
Full-time

Job Description

Job Description

Objective of the position

  • Cost, quality and on-time procurement in the associated specialist purchasing areas in the context of the targets
  • Project coordination with the HQ in Germany

Major Responsibilities

  • Market analysis, bid comparisons, processing of orders and invoices
  • Selection of high quality suppliers during simultaneous concentration of the number of suppliers
  • Detection of synergy potentials
  • Preparation of purchasing strategies after consultation with specialist departments
  • Negotiation with suppliers
  • Preparation / completion of the necessary contract documents
  • Awarding contracts, in accordance with existing corporate policies
  • Developing supplier strategies
  • Maintenance and development of important customer-supplier relationships
  • Processing of complaints from escalation level
  • Initiation and monitoring of supplier development measures
  • Commitment to achieving the savings targets and responsible for the corresponding continuous improvement programs in the context of purchasing goals
  • Preparation / completion of the necessary BET, RFQ and project review documents
  • Support and participation in projects
  • Commitment to achieve the material purchasing and project greenfield goals set in the framework of the budget / project allocations
  • Compliance with the regulated processes in the quality process instructions for the best possible benefit of the company
  • Representative of purchasing at project reviews

Qualifications

  • Bachelors in Business Administration, Economics, Engineering or related field
  • Master of Negotiation
  • Knowledge of products and market
  • Proficient SAP R3
  • Proficient with Contract Law
  • Understanding of cross-functional activities (departments like quality assurance, accounting, controlling & production)
  • Strong Communication / interpersonal / conflict resolution skills
  • Proficient MS-Office
  • Familiar with OSHA standards
  • Process, Results driven
  • Strong analytical skills (process / systems)
  • Proficiency in English Language (verbal and written)
  • Additional German / Spanish Language skills preferred
  • 3+ years of experience working in Purchasing or Procurement within a manufacturing environment
  • Experience in the specialist’s areas of Plastic Injection (tools, materials, components, processes, devices, Capex, MRO, Services, etc.)

Organizational Classification

Higher level function : Purchasing Director

Direct Reports : N / A

30+ days ago
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