Senior Strategic Buyer

Role and Responsibilities

Job Summary

The Strategic Buyer is responsible to plan, organize and control strategic activities surrounding the acquisition of materials and services that embodies the major piece part and/or device commodities.

The position will also align the supply base strategies with the Mainz Site Leader within IA. The focus will be on the Supply Base Management strategy to achieve lowest total costs, effective asset management, continuous quality improvement, delivery and cycle time performance improvement and early supplier involvement in product development.

Key Tasks/Responsibilities

• Through the analysis of current spend, processes and practices, execute on an overall sourcing strategy that supports the goals of the IA business supplier consolidation, process standardization, material cost reduction, working capital improvements, and lead time reduction.
• Ensure appropriate sourcing measures and metrics are in place and deployed that measure progress against initiatives and develop necessary corrective action plans.
• Select and manage required suppliers who have the capacity and capability to meet the material and subcontract needs of the business.
• Develop and implement Annual Operating Plan (AOP) covering selected commodities and suppliers.
• Establish and manage key supplier performance goals and objectives consistent with the business strategy and ensuring continuous material supply.
• Prepare and execute RFQ’s (Request for Quotations) and e -Auctions.
• Analyze demand and prices to identify new cost reduction projects.
• Analyze seller market.
• Create and prepare contracts for suppliers and ensure implementation.
• Support inventory reduction projects.
• Coordinate relocation and CE/VE projects.
• Manage negotiations and sourcing decisions covering selected suppliers.
• Manage and negotiate supply agreements in support of overall supply chain goals and objectives.
• Prepare global strategies for assigned spend with the alignment of corporate strategies

Qualifications/Experience/Skills

• Bachelor degree in engineering or economics, with proven knowledge/experience of/with business administration or bachelor degree in business administration, with proven knowledge of technical design and engineering
• 5+ years of experience in Strategic Sourcing with a focus in international supply base management
• Ability to work in a cross functional, team-oriented environment
• Superior oral and written communication skills
• Good organizational skills with an ability to prioritize
• Competent appearance, negotiation skills and assertiveness
• Ability to build teamwork to accomplish business objectives
• English fluent speaking and writing
• German – optional
• Rapid problem solving skills
• Good knowledge in SAP and MS Office
• Good knowledge of contract laws
• Willingness to travel