Specialist Procurement IM, Kinematics,

Objective of the position:

Assure and optimize procurement of direct and indirect material for the DRX Group for a commodity, especially cost reduction, taking into account quality aspects; primary contact person to supplier (‘owner’ of supplier).

Principal activities
• Act as internal and external contact person within his/her own area of expertise; cooperate in internal working groups.
• Create internal publications (e.g. documentation, etc.) and present as required (internally).
• Recognize general need for continuing education in his/her own field within the company; plan and conduct internal and external training on complex topics, both domestically and in other countries.
• Support in determining and optimizing internal standards and processes within his/her own area of expertise.
• Observe/identify trends in his/her area of expertise in order to develop concepts; suggest recommendations for action (e.g. Observe and analyze the applicable procurement markets, etc.)
• Conduct mainly conceptual activities within his/her area of expertise.
• Control and manage long-term strategic supplier relationships as owner of the supplier, escalates issues as needed to Mgmt.
• Cooperate with Global Lead Buyers and within the international purchasing network.
• Support the MM technical project leader during the project phase.
• Request, compare and evaluate extensive bids, taking into account price, quality, delivery performance and technology; conduct cost reduction actions according to activity plans and targets set.
• Identify and realize cost-savings potentials.
• Promote new technologies and substitutes, including initiation of approval processes.
• Implement setup of complex procurement relationships with suppliers, including contract negotiations and management.
• Implement supplier management for complex supplier relationships.
• Cooperate in make or buy analyses and decisions.
• Cooperates with internal cross-functional customers as required.
• Manage the supplier determination process.

Requirements:

Professional career: BD Business, Engineering, Finance, Supply Chain or related field.

Relevant experience: 5 years working in the role in the automotive environment. Experience in Contract Negotiations, automotive contract knowledge.

English Business Level.

Technical knowledge:
✓ Production Processes
✓ Market Knowledge
✓ Engineering Standards
✓ Microsoft Office
✓ SAP
✓ eSourcing