Commodity Buyer

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Company Profile

ThyssenKrupp is an international industrial and technology group. The company’s business activities are grouped into five segments: Automotive Technology, Decarbon Technologies, Materials Services, Steel Europe, and Marine Systems.

Job Profile

The company (ThyssenKrupp Bilstein of America) is looking for a Commodity Buyer who will lead a cross-functional team to ensure on-time sourcing and supply of goods and services within assigned commodity categories at the Best Total Value for the organization; develop, plan, and execute sourcing strategies to achieve cost savings and supply continuum; negotiates, creates, and maintains supply agreements; ensures compliance of all activities with policies related to Compliance, Sustainability and Risk Management.

Education Level

• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management/Business/Engineering or related field (required)

Work Experience

• Experience as a Buyer in an IATF16949 Tier I or II automotive company (preferred)
• Experience in international business and supplier sourcing (preferred)
• Experience buying engineered components (e.g. metal stampings, compression and injection rubber, screw machine & CNC parts, plastic injection molded parts, blow molded plastic, weldments, hot and cold formed springs, tube products) preferred.
• Demonstrate
• Experience working with large ERP systems (SAP MM preferred)
• Experience negotiating Terms & Conditions following business standards and requirements
• Experience developing and maintaining effective supplier relationships.
• Proven experience developing work processes to improve outcomes for the team/customers.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Challenges and improves efficiency and effectiveness of purchasing processes and tasks.
• Collaborates with relevant functions, such as Logistics, Quality, Production, and Engineering for cost-down and optimization activities.
• Conducts supply inquiries, requests for quotes, price negotiations, and price comparisons, and prepares sourcing decisions in alignment with defined procurement processes.
• Consolidates and documents savings and other relevant Key Performance Indicators
• Develops and implements sourcing strategies for assigned sourcing categories to achieve total cost savings.
• Ensures compliance of all activities with policies related to Compliance, Sustainability, and Risk Management.
• Maintains a safe working environment by complying with all safety and environmental policies in the workplace. Advocates for and promotes a safe work environment by reporting Near Misses or other safety and environmental hazards, wearing all required PPE, and encouraging others to do the same.
• Monitors price and market development for the relevant raw materials and commodities.
• Monitors supplier performance, ensures improvement measures are being defined and implemented when necessary; supports the organization by escalating problems.
• Prepares and conducts negotiations based on cost objectives, market conditions, design, and cost models, using appropriate methods and tools (e.g. e-auctions).
• Searches, identifies, qualifies, develops, and manages suppliers to secure the best possible commercial conditions for the organization while ensuring full technical and operational performance, in alignment with applicable global and regional commodity strategies and organizational policies (e.g. sustainability).
• Supports the Bilstein Group and the ThyssenKrupp Clusters and Regions in the development and implementation of Purchasing strategies, improvement measures, and best practices on methods and tools.
• Performs all other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• Demonstrated knowledge of purchasing processes including supplier selection techniques, requests for quotes, negotiation, and sourcing decisions.
• Demonstrated negotiation skills, including preparation and knowledge of levers.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills
• Exhibits integrity through fair and ethical behaviors in all activities; maintains accountability for performance.
• Highly organized with the ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Products (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Strong attention to detail with well-developed organizational and communication skills.
• Strong business acumen and analytical skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to troubleshoot, and solve problems and conflicts independently with limited direction from a supervisor.
• Team player, able to work in a cross-functional and global matrix organization.

Benefits/Perks

• Multiple competitive Health, Dental & Vision Coverage options
• 401K matching program
• Paid time off + 13 paid holidays
• Paid volunteer hours
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Gym reimbursement
• Company-paid short-term disability and life insurance
• Internal growth opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Discounted BILSTEIN products

Employer’s Statement

ThyssenKrupp is an Equal Opportunity Employer.