Your Contribution:

The primary purpose of the position is to coordinate the implementation of savings projects by strategically identifying and performing critical thinking for long term strategic sourcing solutions. The position will also identify supply risks or market trends and perform negotiation and strategy tactics to secure sustainable sources for future development projects.

The Commodity Buyer will play an important role in define and execute a purchasing strategy for the commodity he/she is responsible. Ensuring best pricing, quality and delivery performance on a supplier with a long-term business relationship.

Responsibilities will include the negotiation of best sourcing option, follow the commodity strategy and keep good and productive teamwork with the cross functional team.

• Address supplier gaps that affect future development products.
• Manage and coordinate supplier changes for strategic sourcing or distressed suppliers.
• Supporting Commodity Buyers with development of commodity strategy formulation and execution.
• Responsible for cost reduction initiatives and support of PPV report.
• Communicate and coordinate supplier issues with MAHLE Purchasing Team.
• Position includes up to 25% domestic and international travel.
• Have at all times updated and accurate information in JIRA and Jaggaer / SAP systems.

Your Experience & Qualifications:

• 3+ years of relevant purchasing experience is a must.
• 3+ years of relevant skills in negotiation, financial cost analysis and market analysis.
• 1+ year hands on experience reading blueprints and specifications is a must.
• 1+ year of experience working with manufacturing processes (stamping, injection molding, casting) is a must.
• Strong aptitude in Microsoft Office applications, such as Microsoft Excel required.
• Experience with supplier relationships, in-depth knowledge of contract negotiations and product development.

Our Offer: