Tactical Buyer

Purpose of the position

This position is responsible for ensuring an efficient and cost-effective supply chain flow. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, a thorough understanding of market dynamics, and a strategic mindset to optimize procurement and supply planning processes. In addition, a person employed in this position will support Service Sourcing team members in operational and daily work, support data
gathering etc.
 

Main tasks and responsibilities

●Support sourcing related activities like supplier negotiations and business review meeting from QDC point of view.
●Take an active part in the escalation process for delivery escalation and order follow up.
●Owning responsibility, and performance for Sales Force case handling related to US FLU. Support machine down cases
●Monitor and support price and lead time RFQs.
●SAP system maintenance,  item master and vendor record management
●Compile excel reports as needed
●Documentation support, retrieve technical data from drawing system
●Proactively follow purchase order backlog and delivery dates for given Market Area / FLUs, apply adjustments  and communicate with countries using reporting or dashboards
●Maintain daily communication with suppliers. Daily interaction with suppliers via email, phone.
●Escalate urgent supplier or technical issues to Sourcing Specialist.
●Serve as backup to Sourcing Specialist if out of office
 

What you’ll need to succeed

Education
●Commercial, Logistics or Technical - Bachelor's degree.  Automotive and/or Logistics.
●Economic or Sourcing background will be an advantage.

Experience
●At least 3 years of experience in Purchasing or Material planning.

Competencies
●Service-minded, customer-centric and proactive in communication towards the country organization (organize, lead, create follow-ups and memos).
●Able to deal with challenging internal customers, and challenging conversations with high exposure to the FLU (perseverance and focus on finding the best solutions for the customer).
●Able to fulfil multiple assignments with a high level of independence.
●Analytical and target-oriented.
●Global mindset, excellent communication skills and through various platforms email, phone, SF, Commented [1]: 
hangouts
●System knowledge: SAP, QLIKVIEW, Salesforce, Google platform (sheets), Excel.
●Fluent in English

WORKING TOGETHER WITH Market area and the frontline units, Buyers, Suppliers, Area Sales Support,  Logistics & Inventory team  and Sourcing team.

You will be part of

With us, you will have the opportunity to realize your potential and become an important member of
our global team. We offer a supportive, challenging and diverse working environment with
competitive compensation and fantastic best-in-class benefits packages, including 401(k), medical,
dental, vision and life insurance plans with paid vacation and ten paid holidays.                   
 
If you are seeking a challenging and rewarding career, are motivated and have a strong work ethic,
and are interested in working in a world-class, global environment with state-of-the-art projects and
technology then we invite you to apply for our role. 
 

Interested to join?

Please submit your resume/CV for consideration.