Commodity Buyer

It is time for a new challenge. And time to arrive where you want to be. We have grown steadily, together as a team. Would you like to grow too? For us and with us? If you answered yes, we have career opportunities for you Do you have what it takes to spur game-changing innovation? Do you crave being a part of the solution, while enjoying training and learning opportunities?

Then get ready to join the Röchling Automotive team and become part of the next chapter in our history? At our Duncan, SC location we are searching for a:

• Identifies savings initiatives within the commodity and drive prioritized initiatives
• Verifies that RF documentation is accurate and complete, allowing suppliers to provide accurate quotations and to build to specifications.
• Identifies and selects vendor to procure requisitioned commodities, meeting criteria such as price, quantity, quality.
• Obtains and analyzes quotes to determine best value, then recommends to respective Global Commodity
  * Manager solutions based on data and facts collected.
• Enables competition, incl. potentials from BCC sourcing.
• Responsible for planning and execution of price negotiations, incl. change management activities, commercial target setting and achievement.
• Owns the relationship to key vendors and cooperates to develop them into strategic partners.
• One face to the supplier approach - acts as Foreign minister.
• Takes lifecycle responsibility for affected parts in the Commodity - from strategic sourcing (commodity strategies, managing RFQ processes and nomination, etc.), operational procurement (identification of needs, POs, etc.) to supplier management (contract management, performance management).
• Supervises capacities at suppliers.
• Scouting of innovations (technologies/ supplier), delivering market input to the internal strategic planning departments.
• Ensures compliance to corporate sourcing policy and procedures.

• Strong understanding of the supply market, including key cost drivers and industry trends.
• Solid knowledge of Procurement processes and Global Sourcing strategies.
• Demonstrated entrepreneurial mindset with strong commercial acumen.
• Clear understanding of economic interdependencies within the organization.
• High level of confidence and effectiveness in price and contract negotiations.
• Strong technical and analytical skills applicable to procurement activities.
• Advanced negotiation skills with internal and external stakeholders.
• Working knowledge of contract law and contractual frameworks.
• Technical knowledge and in-depth understanding of commodity.
• Proficiency in SAP, particularly in core purchasing and procurement transactions.
• Advanced user of Microsoft Office applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).

• Benefits at day one
• 401k matching plan
• Paid holidays
• Röchling Wellness Program sponsoring run/walk programs throughout the year
• Employee Pricing and Discount program
• Continuous Improvement Program & Safety Awards
• Family Oriented work environment
• Employee appreciation cookouts and dinners

Interested in joining our team? Please send your resume for consideration.