Local Buyer - Malmo, NE, United States - Phoenix Industries

Phoenix Industries

Verified Company

Malmo, NE, United States

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

James Miller

beBee Recruiter

Freelance

Description

Company Description:

KNDS (KMW+NEXTER Defense Systems) emerged from the merger of Krauss-Maffei Wegmann and Nexter, two of the leading European manufacturers of military land systems based in Germany and France.

The formation of KNDS marks the beginning of consolidation in the industry for military land systems in Europe. Our product portfolio ranges from tracked and wheeled vehicles to bridge layers and customer service to training and simulation. Innovation and tradition are not contradictory for us - "the future needs a heritage". We still think, feel and act as a family business.

What to Expect:

You will support the Lead Buyer in their strategic tasks
You are responsible for implementing the agreed goals, with a focus on supply security and product quality
Your main tasks include reviewing requirements and initiating and managing tenders
You create inquiries and orders
Another focus is conducting national procurement market research
You support the development of strategic supplier relationships, including searching, selecting and potentially qualifying suitable suppliers with the help of your supervisor
You are responsible for preparing, independently conducting and following up on negotiations with suppliers and reviewing their contents
You coordinate with project purchasing and crossfunctional teams
You create demand analyses and offer matrices
You identify cost reduction potentials and implement them

What You Bring:

You have successfully completed a technical, business or legal degree, completed vocational training as a specialist in purchasing and logistics, or have a comparable qualification