Senior Commodity Buyer

## Senior Commodity BuyerApplylocations: Irapuatotime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR- 16387**We open up your world with every drive**Would you like to work on the development of roof systems for future car models together with some of the market leaders in the automotive industry? Inalfa Roof Systems is a world leading supplier for OEM automotive roof systems and still growing strong. Are you ready to grow with us?Procure/purchase and set supplier strategy for all required materials and components for Inalfa Roof Systems products related to the assigned commodity.## Your Main Tasks and Responsibilities Are:Achieving annual cost reduction objectives for the assigned commodity by negotiation, resourcing, or Value Analyzing Value Engineering • Plans, organizes, directs, and controls activities related to the procurement function for the assigned commodity. • Analyzes market and delivery conditions to determine present and future material availability and prepares market analysis reports for the assigned commodity. • Utilizes appropriate cost analysis, negotiation, and purchasing techniques to ensure quality, price, delivery, and service. • Initiate, lead/manage, and actively support cost reduction initiatives. Ensure appropriate detailed cost analysis and negotiations are performed to achieve best value. • Identifies, selects, and retains suppliers providing high-quality, competitively priced products and services while upholding strict ethical standards for the assigned commodity • Reviews purchase order claims and contracts for conformance with company policy • Negotiates relevant contracts for the assigned commodity. (MPA ́s) • Set suppliers selection/strategy for assigned commodity in line with Purchasing Council and CPO (Chief Purchasing Officer). • Find synergies between Regional Commodity and Project Purchasing, identifying and seizing opportunities to leverage suppliers for further cost reductions on existing business in exchange for new business. • Make use of SMS (Supplier Management Score) reports and supplier risk management tools to set supplier strategy. • Negotiates best terms and conditions. • Provide quarterly reports identifying activities/accomplishments/commodity strategy for the assigned commodity. • Participate with Supplier Quality Department in supplier development & supplier systems and quality audits. • Schedule & lead strategic business reviews annually with key suppliers. • Support the project team during kick off review meetings related to the assigned commodity.Proactively support, control and co-ordinate regional change management process for the assigned commodity • Able to perform an introduction of suppliers. • Solving escalations for heavy incidents with and at suppliers## ## What Do We Expect from You:* Fluent English* Bachelor’s degree or experience equivalent.* Experience: More than 5 years of experience in the automotive industry within direct material in the purchasing department.* Commodities: Mechanisms, Glue, primer, grease, oil.* Negotiation**What can you expect from us?*** Savings Fund.* Food Coupons.* Medical Insurance.* Life Insurance.Our Core Values are**One Inalfa, Ownership, Ambition and Progress.****WE ARE IN IT TO WIN IT!**Does this sound interesting to you? Don't hesitate and submit your application today. #J-18808-Ljbffr