Strategic Purchaser - Cedar Rapids, United States - FusionWorks

FusionWorks

Verified Company

Cedar Rapids, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Meredith Sinclair

beBee Recruiter

ID: 228

Your Responsibilities:

Project management and target costing in strategic purchasing, across all product categories
Conducting value analyses, consulting on all purchasing topics in product clinics, and early involvement of cooperation partners and suppliers
Establishing new and expanding existing supplier partnerships in national and international environments through procurement market analyses
Establishing a process for accompanying international supplier partnerships in the supplier lifecycle and product lifecycle
Analysis and implementation of product and manufacturing optimization as well as specification management
Integration of product development and purchasing processes
Independent creation of documents for concept competitions and their implementation
Contract design and negotiation in coordination with the respective departments
Ensuring and adhering to prescribed processes in the contract design process and their continuous development

Successfully completed degree in business administration, e.g. as a business engineer or equivalent
Relevant professional experience in a manufacturing company
Comprehensive knowledge in the product categories of mechanics, electronics, and control technology
Extensive knowledge in the areas of cost analysis and process management
Strong negotiation skills and independent and structured way of working
Excellent communication skills, confident demeanor, and assertiveness