The Senior Buyer Indirect is responsible for all operational and strategic purchasing activitieswithin the given sub-commodities while delivering cost savings and ensuring compliance with overallYFAI objectives, strategies, and BOS procedures. Is responsible for the management of all supplierswithin the sub-commodity group

 

Responsibilities

General 

Guarantee compliance with BOS and SOX procedure for all Team / Group Members 

Indirect Purchasing: 

Lead development and implementation of commodity strategies for assigned commodity  Support appropriate purchase-to-pay (PTP) processes  Support to implement strategies and actions to reduce/consolidate suppliers, in line withagreed targets  Support implementation of Global Commodity strategies  Support proactive cooperation with other regions, to leverage volumes and common supplier sourcing  Implement strategies and actions to achieve FY (Fiscal Year) cost reduction goals, including PO-to-PO (Purchasing Order) reductions and rebates  Support accurate and timely reporting of key measurables  Improve working capital through optimum payment terms  Implementation and continuous improvement of standardization activities  Support business by presenting and implementing best business practices within your commodity  Customer service to support all customers for your commodity

 

Qualifications

Commercial or technical degree In-depth understanding of purchasing tools and practices  PC knowledge (MS-Word, Excel, PowerPoint)  Controlling and cost analysis knowledge  Relevant QAD knowledge preferred Experience and expertise in industry, market, or commodity

Work Experience

5+ years within automotive or commodity related industry  2+ years as CommodityBuyer preferred  Packaging experience preferred Purchasing experience, operational and strategic involvement