Aftermarket Buyer
Location: Gliwice
Ref.No AB/KL
Main tasks:
- development and implementation of outsourcing strategies in regards to the components assigned to Ride Performance,
- first priority being to support the “Gliwice/G+” needs for our Polish production site and achieve/secure an OFR up to 95%,
- identification and management of the Supply base in close collaboration with the AMBU (product management, central planning, global purchasing & product engineering),
- as from the start, ensure the appropriate control on our cost model & identify/implement cost reduction opportunities (low cost countries/ best delivered cost),
- support VA/VE initiatives, together with the relevant teams (i.e. Last Minute Differentiation Projects),
- represents Global Purchasing in AM BU weekly meetings and coordinates all actions towards GP (reporting, action registers),
- responsibilities could be extended to AMCA projects later on (BiB / “Back in Business” with a focus on hot end products).
Requirements:
- 2 - 4 years of relevant working experience in Purchasing, Engineering or Production Dept, preferably within a global environment. Automotive experience is a plus,
- strong coordination/planning skills and team player with demonstrated ability to work effectively on cross-functional teams,
- degree in engineering preferred or equivalent by experience,
- analytical skills (good knowledge of MS Office/SAP). Able to go straight to the point, balance & focus on top priorities,
- good presentation skills. Strong verbal and written communication skills in English at minimum,
- capability to promote new ideas, initiate, lead and follow up on team activities. Well organized,
- ability to understand and communicate engineering drawings and specifications,
- ability to develop flexible (local) strategies in a continuously changing internal and external environment,
- autonomous & proactive mindset,
- travel up to 10% (Europe).
Our Client offers:
- interesting work in automotive sector in multinational environment,
- financial support in qualifications increasing,
- further growth in professional team,
- benefits package (medical care, multisport card).