Assistant Buyer
Title : AssistantBuyer
Intake / Supplier Call : IntakeCall
Is your roleofficially open / approved in thesystem No. It will getapproved in TalentHub thisweek.
If role is openhow long has it been open Have you had a similar opening in thepast We have exclusivity.Position was preliminarilyapproved6 / 20 / 2024
Multiple open positions If so how many Just one positioncurrently
Are overtarget bids approved No
What arethe primary responsibilities this person will have on your team
Looking for someonewho can come in feet on the ground running would like for them tobe independent know about purchasing and contracts.
SAP readinessknow the difference between SA (scheduling agreements) and purchaseorders. Be the support to the buyers but a little bit more handtransferring from ERP Baan system to SAP.
Most likely will be doinga little bit with negotiation contracts. To be able to answercustomer questions. RFQ sending and receiving them to differentsuppliers.
3 years of experience ideally someone who is a juniorbuyer level. Normal work hours 85pm 74pm hours. Currently working ahybrid schedule Wednesdays and occasionally other days in thePlymouth office;
otherwise home office. Polali will do the trainingand be the Lead Buyer.
What are the key things this personshould have experience doing
SAP experiencePurchasing RFQ Excel experience MSoffice.
What arethe mandatory / nonnegotiable skills this person MUST have to beconsidered SAP experienceselfstarter
Whatis the size of the team 10buyers
Why isthis role open Growth Attrition Replacement.
What is the duration of this position
Up to 24 mo.contract. Excellent performers / talent have a chance forconversion.
Haveyou reviewed resumes yet Have they been missing the mark in any wayWhat area None
Have youstarted conducting Interviews yet If so have you extended anyoffers NotMentioned
What isthe Interview process Initial video chat for Teams the first schedule it for an hourlonginterview. May have Chuck come in over the Teams call at theend.
Are you opento hiring off of a Skype / WebEx interview Yes
JobDescription
BoschAutomotive Service Solutions is looking for a reliable purchasingassistant with proven success preparing suppliers for SAP logisticsplanning and order placementrequirements.
PRIMARY DUTIES ANDRESPONSIBILITIES (ESSENTIALFUNCTIONS)
- Supportsbuyers to fulfil process steps with suppliers
- Create / modifySAP data using proprietary software PILUM
- Extendsuppliers to new Bosch plants within SAP
- Helpprepare annual price negotiations
- Facilitatedocument exchange with suppliers
- Preparesprice decisions using download & upload templates
- Coordinatessends and followsup RFQs with suppliers
Qualifications
REQUIREDSKILLS(QUALIFICATIONS)
- Associatesdegree or higher
- Minimum 3years of experience in Buyer or Buyer Assistant role
- Minimum12 months of experience using SAP logistics planning or purchasingmodules
- Minimum 3years of experience using MS Office tools (Word Exceletc.)
- Strongdemonstrated experience negotiating independently withsuppliers
KEYSUCCESSTRAITS
- Organizedand selfdirected with the ability to independently schedulesupplier meetings
- Strongcommunicator with the ability to influence and train businesspartners
- Resultsorientedwith the ability to achieve project deadlines and suppliercontracting targets
- Agilewith the ability and willingness to perform a variety oftasks .