Strategic Buyer

• Procuring requirements for direct materials of the defined commodities
• Playing an active role in the development and implementation of global sourcing strategies
• Analyzing the local sourcing market for the relevant functional area
• Responsibly carrying out the entire purchasing process for local sourcing projects from the plant's requirements to RFQs and quotation comparisons to the supplier nomination
• Maintaining and developing supplier relationships in the relevant functional area and clarifying technical questions with the relevant technical departments
• Leading supplier negotiations and managing contracts for local projects in accordance with the defined global purchasing strategies
• Identifying and evaluating local suppliers in cooperation with CU Purchasing
• Regularly communicating and aligning with CU Purchasing for different commodities and supporting them during negotiations and the supplier release and development process
• Nominating suppliers according to the relevant purchasing authorizations that have been granted
• Supporting with quality and delivery issues using escalation processes
• Collecting, maintaining and evaluating all purchasing-related data and orders in Procurement systems and tools
• Proactively searching for and identifying potential cost savings and carrying out activities to implement them
• Planning and executing activities to achieve annual purchasing targets (KPIs) for assigned materials
• Focus areas: steel, aluminum, stampings, metal extrusions

Minimum Qualifications:

• Completed bachelor's degree in supply chain management or similar field
• At least 4 years of professional experience in similar role or equivalent combination of education and experience

We look forward to receiving your application. Please apply online only.

Health & Welfare Benefits

Retirement Provision

401(k) Plan (with Company Match)

Perfect Attendance Bonus

Long Service Awards

Profit Sharing

Leadership Programs

Employee Discounts

Company Events

Elring Klinger is a dynamic and globally operating partner for the automotive industry. Our mission:
We want to help shape the future. Innovative. Sustainable. Passionate. As a preferred partner. We offer state-of-the-art mobility solutions for all types of vehicles – from battery and fuel cell technology to hybrid drives and optimized combustion engines. Elring Klinger has a dedicated team of around 9,000 employees at over 40 locations worldwide.

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