Buyer-Commodity (Northport) - Cottondale, United States - SMP AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS AL INC

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