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Phoenix, AZ
Commodity Buyer
Phoenix, AZ
Herman-Mante
Phoenix, AZ
Commodity Buyer
  • Monitor supplier performance on assigned EMEA Commodity Vendors and work with suppliers to improve their performance on projects
  • Assists in the development and executes implementation of commodity strategies in collaboration with engineering, sales, and manufacturing team members
  • Develop long term supplier relationships through regular performance reviews and continually drive cost improvements
  • Manage sub-category supplier relationships, supporting Category Lead in developing new supplier relationships and enhancing/developing existing ones
  • Establishing Supplier Development programs to maximize value from incumbents and to identify and establish alternate suppliers
  • Work closely with R&D in the development and implementation of Accelerated Product Development (APD) and VAVE projects
  • Create, execute and manage relatively simple sourcing and supply strategies that deliver
Dallas, TX
Senior Commodity Buyer
Dallas, TX
Dibbert, Gottlieb and Nitzsche
Dallas, TX
Senior Commodity Buyer
  • Work with suppliers to develop continuous improvement plans and metrics to monitor performance
  • Work to achieve day-to-day objectives with significant impact on operational results within area of work. Works independently under limited supervision
  • Demonstrated performance in working cross-functionally and/or within a matrix organization and working independently to obtain results
  • Demonstrated performance in working cross-functionally and/or within a matrixed organization and working independently to obtain results
  • Monitors commodity-impacting market trends to establish insight for strategy development, execution, and risk mitigation
  • Develop, lead the ground work for cost-out direct material intiatives
  • Manage monthly and/or quarterly supplier reviews with the intent of continuously improving supplier performance
present
Philadelphia, PA
BD Leader cum EE Commodity Buyer
Philadelphia, PA
Lowe, Ankunding and McKenzie
present
Philadelphia, PA
BD Leader cum EE Commodity Buyer
present
  • Manage supply base (identification, evaluation, approval and development of strategic supplier)
  • Ellaborate and execute the Process & Systems strategy & roadmap
  • Highlight risks and opportunities to India P&SM management
  • Negotiate Long Term Agreements (LTA), containing Frame work agreements (FWA) based on our Volvo General Purchasing Conditions (VGPC), Warranty Agreements, QDC agreements and EDI agreements
  • India P&SM KPI Management Leader
  • Responsible for Agreement registration in PAM system (Purchasing Agreement Management)
  • Responsible for supplier management strategy (4 Box)
Education Education
Bachelor’s Degree in Business
Bachelor’s Degree in Business
New York University
Bachelor’s Degree in Business
Skills Skills
  • Ability to read engineering drawings and basic working knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing
  • Good knowledge of plastics, metals plus a broad range of componentry, alongside solid commercial and legal skills
  • Strong team orientation with excellent interpersonal skills and professional demeanor
  • Highly developed time management and follow up skills and the ability to multi-task
  • Creativity & Innovation: Able to generate creative ideas to solve problems and improve work methods; apply novel approaches to situations; independently apply professional expertise in ways that are unique or innovative; collaborate with team members to brainstorm creative approaches; rethink situations to create new opportunities or overcome obstacles
  • Problem Solving & Analysis: Able to gather appropriate data and diagnose the cause of a problem before taking action; separate causes from symptoms; apply lessons learned from others who encountered similar problems or challenges; anticipate problems and develop contingency plans to deal with them; develop and evaluate alternative courses of action
  • Technical/Functional Expertise: Able to demonstrate mastery of the technical/functional skills necessary for performing own job; maintain state-of-the-art knowledge of the advances in field; regularly publish or present on leading-edge issues; conduct leading-edge research or similar work that has organization-wide impact; play a key role in advancements in profession
  • Market and product researching for assigned commodities / projects to identify new innovative production processes, technologies or solutions. Finding and qualifying alternative / new suppliers via conducting of necessary supplier audits in order to establish and maintain strategic supplier base
  • Leading purchasing process for upcoming procurement cases, including specification analyze, RFx process, quotes and cost breakdowns analyze & comparison, negotiation concepts preparation & negotiation, (pre)decision meetings on regional (global) level, contracting, ordering, assisting during acceptance & payment process. All of above with clear aim to secure on time delivery, optimum quality, contribute to cost optimization and applying Total Cost of Ownership approach. Applying appropriate level of risk management such as (but not only) supplier financial ratings, dual sourcings, timely planning and monitoring, creating and executing of action plans or other relevant activities
  • Execute commodity strategy with DCO Commodity Director to support each SBU (Strategic Business Unit) and operation center with optimum quality, delivery and cost across assigned products and services
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Senior Commodity Buyer Resume Examples & Samples

  • Continuing the expansion of Procurement Department’s influence to new users within the Group
  • Extension of e-Procurement within the local country and Group wide
  • Increase use and application of “e” tools and offshore resources to improve efficiency and free highly skilled resource to focus on enhanced value added opportunities
  • Delivery and ongoing management of Procurement Transformation programe
  • External economic changes
  • The Senior Commodity Buyer will have responsibility for general Commodity areas and for all aspect of Procurement in relation to their Commodity (identification of supplier, correct specification of the product as per user requirements, price negotiation, contract terms, ordering, maintenance/support contracts, inventory management and disposal). Management of the total life cycle of the given product/service and relationships both internal and external
  • The Senior Commodity Buyer is required to possess a high degree of expertise and market knowledge in their Commodity area and to provide advice and guidance on all Procurement related matters to internal customers including strategy and supplier management
  • Five to seven years proven vendor selection and/or negotiation experience within a corporate purchasing environment
  • Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain management, business law, or related field. MBA, Six Sigma Quality Training and/or Institute of Supply Management certification preferred
  • Strong project management, quantitative analysis, negotiation and verbal/ written communication skills
  • Proficiency with personal computers as well as pertinent mainframe systems and software packages such as Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint & Word)
  • Experience with supplier relationship/contract management software such as Ariba or Emptoris preferred
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Senior Commodity Buyer Resume Examples & Samples

  • Delivery and ongoing management of Supply Management Transformation programme
  • The Purchasing function within Procurement provides a professional Procurement service to every division of HSBC , to HSBC Holdings, to all HSBC Group companies in the local country, and increasingly to HSBC
  • The Senior Commodity Specialist will have full responsibility for their Commodity area and for all aspect of Procurement in relation to their Commodity (identification of supplier, correct specification of the product as per user requirements, price negotiation, contract terms, ordering, maintenance/support contracts, inventory management and disposal). Management of the total life cycle of the given product/service and relationships both internal and external
  • The Senior Commodity Specialist must provide guidance and personal challenge and growth to support staff
  • The Senior Commodity Specialist is required to possess a high degree of expertise and market knowledge in their Commodity area and to provide advice and guidance on all Procurement related matters to internal customers including strategy and supplier management
  • Contracting
  • Communication
  • BuySmart
  • Ariba Contract Workspace
  • Analytical Reasoning
  • EAuctions & eRFx
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Commodity Buyer Resume Examples & Samples

  • Works with a cross functional team in support of the assigned commodities, including Program Management, Engineering, Production Control and Logistics, Supplier Quality Development and Quality departments
  • Liaise with all other MPT divisions, to coordinate cost savings initiatives, and off-shore sourcing for North American component requirements
  • Leads divisional cost savings initiatives with negotiation, alternate sourcing strategies and qualifying potential suppliers
  • Within a given commodity, assure purchasing leveraging is optimized by providing oversight of the consolidated buy for all the MPT Divisions
  • Keep senior MPT management informed of commercial issues through communications and presentations
  • Commodities including but not limited to; Powdered Metal
  • Ability to influence others and gain alignment on direction
  • Excellent communication, presentation and negotiation skills are essential in this role
  • Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing engineering, business or related discipline; Master’s preferred
  • Minimum five years automotive purchasing experience
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Commodity Buyer Resume Examples & Samples

  • Commodities including but not limited to; Electronics (Motors, ECUs, Sensors, Coils, Wire Harness & Wire, Magnets, etc.)
  • Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing engineering, business or related discipline; Electrical Engineer greatly preferred
  • Minimum five years automotive experience and; purchasing preferred, not required
  • Technical/Functional Expertise: Able to demonstrate mastery of the technical/functional skills necessary for performing own job; maintain state-of-the-art knowledge of the advances in field; regularly publish or present on leading-edge issues; conduct leading-edge research or similar work that has organization-wide impact; play a key role in advancements in profession
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Sourcing & Commodity Buyer Resume Examples & Samples

  • Strategic understanding of the supply base market place , focusing China and Asia Pacific
  • Expert knowledge in the management of all strategic sourcing activities in respective categories on regional/global commodities
  • Define, enforce strategies and policies concerning his categories
  • Cross functional responsibilities with internal stakeholders: R&D, Supply chain, buyers, quality teams, lean experts, support functions
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Commodity Buyer Resume Examples & Samples

  • Purchases materials, supplies, and services by developing, soliciting, and analyzing supplier quotations. Coordinates activities with other departments to assure proper delivery, quality, reliability, and low cost consistency. Documents and maintains necessary records and files. May work with agents and customs brokers for overseas material buying
  • Locates new sources of supply, establishes new suppliers and coordinates order maintenance with existing suppliers for regional activities. Supports the global purchasing team in offering sourcing recommendations based on regional performance of the supply base. Develops and maintains relationships with suppliers
  • Resolves conflicts that arise with supplier delivery schedules, raw materials, inventory, etc. working with Production Inventory Control (PIC) personnel and other areas to resolve escalated conflicts. This would include leading the supplier chargeback process for regional suppliers
  • Develops and/or supports in developing strategies and solutions to continuously improve cost levels, stable sources of supply, high quality of commodities and other governing factors related to the Purchasing Department and adjacent areas
  • Participates in continuous improvement activities that may include developing programs to improve supplier performance. Tracks supplier performance and works with suppliers to continuously improve quality, delivery, cost, productivity and support
  • Ability to analyze market trends and systems technology related to job. Works closely with the global team and engineering to recommend new product developments. Performs other duties as necessary in support of business objectives
  • Work directly with operations to improve order quantities, payment terms, consignment and other critical items
  • Develop and update process descriptions, reporting features and controlling tools to track status for the areas of commodity purchasing, project purchasing and supplier development
  • Plan, organize, direct, and control activities related to the purchasing function with the objective of optimizing the total cost of purchases, while selecting the optimal capable source to support the program in all areas
  • Assist in development of a strategic supply chain
  • Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, business or equivalent
  • 3-5 years of purchasing or materials management experience
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills to communicate with internal and external contacts at all levels
  • Excellent organizational skills in order to establish priorities and set goals, etc
  • Knowledge in ERP systems is a plus
  • Must be able to thrive in a highly visible, fast paced organization
  • Must have a working knowledge of Microsoft Office Programs
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Commodity Buyer Resume Examples & Samples

  • Develop, implement, and manage long-term agreements and supplier programs with suppliers based on corporate guidelines
  • Drive supplier consolidation and total cost reduction in accordance with corporate goals & objectives
  • Manage and implement all other corporate goals including, but not limited to: low cost countries, risk management, payment terms and on-time delivery
  • Participate in supplier assessment and manage new supplier approval process
  • Manage, maintain and/or support monthly reporting including, but not limited to: supplier report cards, purchase price variance, supplier PPM and commodity specific strategies
  • Manage and complete project buyer job duties as assigned by project with other duties as assigned
  • Minimum of 5 years of strategic purchasing in a manufacturing environment
  • Possession of a technical background with a strong understanding of machined and fabricated commodities
  • Strong MRP experience required
  • Proven written and oral communication, supplier and project management, and negotiation skills
  • Understand automotive, or similar, industry commodity trends
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Commodity Buyer / Specialist Resume Examples & Samples

  • Handle multiple tasks simultaneously, use creative problem solving, stay customer focused, and be self-motivated
  • Strong communication skills. Communicate clearly; balance listening and speaking; respect others while they speak and respond thoughtfully; reflect on people’s concerns and is easy to talk to
  • Exceed goals successfully; results-oriented
  • Proven track record as a top performer
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Global Commodity Buyer Resume Examples & Samples

  • Minimum 3 years experience in automotive environment or similar ideally in Electronics environment , in a similar role
  • 5+ years experience with MRP, SAP, or ERP environment and culture
  • 5+ years experience in engineering, production and process techniques such as lean and continuous development
  • Ability to work in a global organization across multiple time zone, good team work skills
  • Minimum 3 years experience in a similar role, in an automotive environment, ideally in charge of electromechanical portfolio. Will consider a candidate with no automotive experience if they have a minimum of 5 years experience as Sr. Buyer with strong knowledge of the electronic or electromechanical industry
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Commodity Buyer Resume Examples & Samples

  • Responsible for delivering cost reduction targets
  • Proven experience of contract negotiation, preferably at the Terms and Conditions level
  • Excellent negotiating / influencing skills
  • Supplier performance and improvement management experience
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Commodity Buyer Focusing Resume Examples & Samples

  • Works closely with the Procurement Manager to ensure alignment of priorities, goals and related activities
  • Performs analysis with reliable sources to assure adequate vendor financial stability
  • Backfills, as required, the Purchase Order Analyst in support of the work order/purchase order process
  • Ensures vendor compliance with negotiated business terms
  • Assists with Root Cause/Corrective Actions to short term and permanent solutions to vendor issues
  • Develops and implements appropriate negotiation strategies to ensure best pricing is achieved
  • Schedules, hosts, and attends vendor capability presentations to establish business relationships with Preferred Providers
  • Maintains and develops databases, develops and provides reports, investigate complaints, works to resolve non-conformities and errors, acts as a resource to project teams, tracks cost savings, and tracks project timelines for the Procurement function
  • Deploys strategic Global Procurement tools and processes
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Commodity Buyer Resume Examples & Samples

  • Develop and manage a commodity strategy that delivers optimal total cost position – price, packaging, quality, inventory, and freight
  • Drives plant supply chain performance and negotiate required agreements (Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI), Purchasing Liability (PLA), and Quality Agreement)
  • Supports planners during supply chain disruptions through tactical expedites as needed
  • Utilize Problems Solving Process (PSP), Danaher Materials Systems (DMS), as well as other Danaher Business System tools to minimize supply chain disruptions and increase inventory turns
  • Work closely with quality to reduce internal and external PPM, CAPAs, and out of box failures. Support quality through management of supplier quality rating programs, CAPA /SCAR resolution, and supplier audits
  • Implement the materials portion of Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) and Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) submissions for all purchased parts within assigned commodities
  • Drive cost reduction through purchasing tools to include, reverse auction, RFP/RFQ, VAVE, negotiation, YOY contracting, payment terms, and hedging strategies
  • Work closely with R&D in the development and implementation of Accelerated Product Development (APD) and VAVE projects
  • Provide support of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives
  • Other duties, reporting, special assignments or projects as needed and assigned
  • BS Degree in Business, Engineering, or related field required
  • 3+ years of procurement experience required. (preferably in a manufacturing company)
  • Experience with electronics and OEM components required
  • Proven ability to negotiate with suppliers required
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Steel Commodity Buyer Resume Examples & Samples

  • Panel management: Ensure a regular follow-up of the supplier performance as well as implement Supplier Logistic Agreement and Quality Assurance Agreement
  • Update and follow raw material price evolution impact
  • Manage the global suppliers productivity plan in relation with Division budget
  • Bring support for quality and logistic issue for the direct or indirect business
  • Ensure the use of the panel by program according to the global Steel Commodity strategy
  • Masters degree in engineering with a specialisation in international purchasing
  • Knowledge of steel products
  • English required
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Commodity Buyer Resume Examples & Samples

  • Manage the global suppliers productivity in relation with plant buyers
  • Negotiate and implement general agreements with the main suppliers
  • Ensure the utilisation of the panel by program and plant buyers
  • Master degree in engineering with a specialisation in international purchasing
  • International mind set, overseas experience a plus
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Senior Commodity Buyer of Packaging Resume Examples & Samples

  • Manage the segments from a strategic and global purchasing perspective
  • Strengthening Volvo’s competitive advantage by understanding the business needs and the supplier market
  • Coach operational buyers in the Packaging purchasing and contingent workforce processes
  • Manage and develop the supplier base for Packaging, using categorization, segmentation, evaluation, etc. in order to establish the appropriate levels of relationship
  • Lead or support large/regional/global sourcing projects or ad-hoc purchases within the segment
  • Manage networks for the Packaging area (direct purchasing, internal stakeholders, suppliers, etc.)
  • Be the purchasing center of expertise for Packaging purchasing within the Volvo Group
  • Experience in Purchasing (sourcing, negotiation, contracts, legal, supplier management, etc.)
  • Experience within logistic/packaging is considered as a benefit but not a must
  • Experience of working with Total Cost of Ownership (TCO)
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Commodity Buyer Resume Examples & Samples

  • Structure the building of the panel: participate in the definition and the implementation of the purchasing panel policy for assigned commodities, manage supplier selection according to Company criteria
  • Ensure the utilization of the panel by program and plant buyers
  • International mind set
  • Bachelor's degree required in business or engineering
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Commodity Buyer Resume Examples & Samples

  • Support Category Lead in developing the overall category strategy and implementation plan aligned with company processes and corporate objectives
  • For sub-category areas, develop, lead and implement strategic sourcing activities, including but not limited to: spend analysis, benchmarking, supply market analysis, supplier analysis, RFQ building, negotiations, baseline analysis, contracting, outsourcing, product lifecycle management, building business cases
  • Monitor and anticipate key market trends to support supply base optimization
  • Evaluate supplier performance and response
  • Select, negotiate and review supplier contracts
  • Manage sub-category supplier relationships, supporting Category Lead in developing new supplier relationships and enhancing/developing existing ones
  • Support sub-category key stakeholder relationships while ensuring business requirements are met
  • Support implementation and continuous improvement of our quality standards as well as lean activities / supplier bundling / cost reduction / PTP processes
  • Develops a knowledge of procurement procedures
  • Ensure annual budget and savings targets are met
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Commodity Buyer Resume Examples & Samples

  • Expert management of any assigned material commodities (e.g. PCB/electronics, sheet metal, machined parts, etc.)
  • Meet demand for material & estimates with a low backlog of outstanding PO & quote lines, Customer OTD, and efficiency metrics managing Supplier POs (e.g. cost, lead time, quoting, delivery, quality, RMAs, etc.)
  • Identify and obtain Engineering and other documentation essential to meet Production schedule and customer OTD requirements
  • Maintain and execute RMA process for designated part numbers
  • Create and maintain all reporting requirements (daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly) as needed to monitor purchasing activity levels, support build schedules, and maintain replenishment systems
  • BA/BS with a minimum of 5-7 years of commodity material management
  • Minimum of 5 years experience with material & supplier quantitative performance reporting responsibility to management
  • Minimum 5 years experience with ERP/MRP demand &forecast systems and demonstrated continuous use and mastery of these systems
  • Excellent MS Excel skills and demonstrated experience with timely spreadsheet analysis
  • CPM or APICS certification Strongly desired
  • Strong knowledge of FAR, ITAR, Counterfeit materials, obsolescence, conflict minerals and demonstrated knowledge of business challenges and opportunities driven by technology and regulations unique to the Defense market
  • Exceptional interpersonal, organizational, and decision making skills, with proven strong communication and presentation skills
  • Must be available to travel
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Junior Commodity Buyer Resume Examples & Samples

  • Management of any assigned material commodities (e.g. PCB/electronics, sheet metal, machined parts, etc.)
  • Analyze, manage, and implement actions relating to material requirements that ensure an uninterrupted flow of materials and services for Production using MRP, Pull Indicators (e.g. kanban, min/max, manifests, etc.), and New Product Introduction project plans
  • Anticipate and proactively mitigate risks to material procurement commitments. Work with an emphasis to not allow l customer orders to go late
  • Lead commodity planning with Sales, Marketing, and Production in meeting customers’ needs (guaranteed Promise Dates), minimizing Production (WIP) delays, and ensuring supplier quality
  • Manage obsolescence so that commitments to Henschel customers are not at risk
  • Expeditiously quote parts, services, and delivery options as required
  • Work and plan to eliminate commodity material shortages and work order delays through direct involvement with Production resources, Suppliers, and Project personnel
  • Identify, plan, communicate, and implement continuous improvement opportunities that eliminate waste, delay, and data inaccuracies
  • BA/BS in Supply Chain Management, Business, or recent work experience incommodity material management
  • Knowledge/Understanding of material & supplier quantitative performance
  • Familiarity with or ability to learn ERP/MRP demand & forecast systems and demonstrate continuous use and mastery of these systems
  • Proven Leadership ability with ability to exceed expectations
  • Demonstrated continuous improvement lead and problem solver
  • Ability to read, interpret and comprehend complex written and verbal instructions as well as technical publications, customer specifications, prints & drawings
  • Excellent computer skills with strong proficiency in Windows™ interface, Microsoft Office™ package (Microsoft Outlook®, Microsoft Excel®, Microsoft Word®, Microsoft PowerPoint®, Microsoft Access®), Microsoft Project and software
  • Must be able to obtain a security clearance, if required
  • Candidates with knowledge of FAR, ITAR, Counterfeit materials, obsolescence, conflict minerals, and exposure to business challenges and opportunities driven by technology/regulations in the Defense market, are encouraged to apply!
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VIE Junior Global Commodity Buyer Resume Examples & Samples

  • Market researches for identification of alternative Suppliers / Markets in the targeted areas and saving potentials. Market development in terms of pricing and its influencing factors
  • Support / develop with the Commodity Director a market strategy considering best market practices and market conditions, prices of a global supply basis (including Low Cost Country suppliers) and global footprint
  • Provide support on the weekly/ monthly follow up of tasks in the region
  • Support/ join Commodity Director in supplier visits and their professional preparation and monitoring of follow up activities
  • Start to manage a small commodity after the first six month of assignment in accordance with the Commodity Leader
  • Running data analysis for dedicated commodities and building up and maintain a data framework
  • Engineering or Business school degree completed with a Masters degree
  • Practical experience in an industrial/automotive environment preferred
  • Strong analytical mindset
  • Bi/multi-lingual (English fluency required)
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Commodity Buyer Electronics Resume Examples & Samples

  • Analysis of products regarding suppliers, processes, costs, input to Bill of Material (BOM) in collaboration with Commodity Managers
  • Nominate global strategic suppliers for new business according to TRW Purchasing Policy
  • Develops and executes sourcing strategies and prepares monthly reports to track and show sourcing strategy and progress, including achievement of spend reduction targets
  • Interface with internal customers on critical supplier issues as necessary
  • Tracking and monitoring of conditions of supplier contracts, PPAP deadlines, analysis of supplier performance in regard to PPMs and concerns
  • Analyze the global market and continuous benchmarking of current suppliers
  • Monitor market dynamics and technology developments
  • Support of the Commodity Managers in the development and implementation of the commodity strategies
  • Conduct price and contract negotiations with the suppliers
  • Lead cost reduction initiatives
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Senior Commodity Buyer Resume Examples & Samples

  • Scope: Worldwide – Project & Production
  • Meet AOP/STRAP performance objectives on his scope, while leveraging HTT’s global spend
  • Supports sub-commodity strategy activities on his assigned scope under the supervision of the Commodity Manager
  • Build Supplier Panel for the Worldwide/Regions operational requirements (project & production)
  • Ensure commercial & industrial market expertise of the Sub-Commodity. Keeps HTT informed of all relevant technological & market trends and economical changes
  • Leads new supplier integration process in the Panel: performs supplier prospection, supplier assessments (CSA), supplier development
  • Ensures platforms, customer teams current and future needs are identified and answered by his sub-commodity strategy
  • Meet AOP objectives on his Sub-Commodity
  • Builds and consolidates productivity action plans for its sub-commodity (Negotiation, VE, HLRR…). Defines corrective action plans with Operations Buyers to ensure AOP objectives are met
  • Conducts negotiations with assigned suppliers
  • Generates & consolidate VAVE – HLRR ideas for global projects, collect ideas from suppliers. Build Business cases when VE Idea Leader is not in the Sourcing Operations
  • Support new product launches in coordination with NPI team
  • Manage advance purchase for his commodity (phase 0 to 2)
  • Manage performance for assigned suppliers: review monthly metrics, leads supplier performance reviews and fosters improvement of suppliers performance. Leads supplier development projects with the support of SQ&D
  • Supports escalation of operational issues with impacted Buyer
  • Bachelor degree either in Engineering or Economics
  • Ideally experience procurement or sales
  • Basic Finance knowledge (elements of costs, breakdown)
  • English proficiency (written and spoken) - second language is a plus
  • Demonstrated ability to achieve results through influence in a cross functional, matrix, team environment
  • Demonstrated ability to think creatively; anticipate problems and opportunities; develop and implement vision
  • Experience with Microsoft product suite, with an advanced level of proficiency in Excel
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Commodity Buyer Resume Examples & Samples

  • Minimum 3 years experience in automotive environment or similar ideally in Electronics environment, in a similar role
  • Minimum 3 years experience in a similar role, in an automotive environment, ideally in charge of electromechanical portfolio
  • Will consider a candidate with no automotive experience if they have a minimum of 5 years experience as Sr. Buyer with strong knowledge of the electronic or electromechanical industry
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Commodity Buyer / Purchaser Resume Examples & Samples

  • Partner with suppliers within local and international markets to manage objectives cost, delivery, quality and safety
  • Lead purchase agreement negotiations with suppliers
  • Ensure that the spare parts and main components are available within short lead time’s at most competitive price with quality and fulfilling safety standards
  • Technical background, mechanical engineering or electrical engineering preferred; knowledge of Spare Parts, Repairs & Service for GE, GAMESA or SIEMENS wind turbines incl. main components
  • Minimum 3-5 years’ experience in buyer/purchaser role with proven experience large purchasing volume
  • Knowledge of WTG OEM’s supplier base and sourcing is critical
  • Strong PC computer skills (MS Office) required, ERP knowledge highly preferred (SAP)
  • Valid driver’s license, ability to obtain passport and travel as needed to meet business objectives
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Commodity Buyer Resume Examples & Samples

  • Clearly document job duties performed that relate to minimum qualifications, preferred qualifications, and essential job duties in the “Work Experience” section on the application. We must be able to evaluate your experience based on this information
  • Clearly outline dates of employment and hours worked per week for each employment experience listed in the Work Experience section of the Application so that we can calculate full-time experience
  • If an Application is considered “Incomplete”, the application will be removed from consideration for the position
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VIE Commodity Buyer Resume Examples & Samples

  • Build the strategy to be deployed for the specific commodity in Central Europe in coordination with Business Group and Group objectives
  • Structure the panel to achieve the best landed cost (BLC): participate in the definition and the implementation of the purchasing panel policy for assigned commodity, manage supplier selection according to Group criteria and according to BLC
  • Panel management: monitor & carry out regular follow-up supplier performance (Quality, Cost, Delivery, Financials, Legal aspects) in relation with other departments (Supplier Quality, Legal, Finance, PC&L) and implement a Panel optimization (normally reduction) plan in line with Country & Business Group targets
  • Manage the overall suppliers productivity and achieve budgeted savings in partnership with Series Buyers
  • Coordinate/perform monthly price updates for the respective commodity - ensure the implementation and follow up on any deviation
  • Develop and implement tools to improve global productivity e.g. cost models, LTAs, Nomination Letters
  • Negotiate and implement general agreements with suppliers e.g. MoU and Partnership agreements
  • Ensure the use of the supplier Panel by Program Buyers & Series Buyers to be in line with Panel strategy & BLC
  • Master the regular reporting of his/her activities following defined policies
  • Actively support VAVE activities (technical cost savings) and internal productivity actions in targeted areas (optimize transport, scrap reduction, in/outsourcing activities)
  • Master's degree in business/engineering, specialization in international purchasing a plus
  • 1 year experience as a Junior Commodity Buyer, in automotive, on similar commodity
  • Mature, autonomous, able to work in a matrixed organization
  • International mindset, previous overseas experience required
  • Bi/multi-lingual (English mandatory, French is a plus)
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V.i.e Junior Commodity Buyer Resume Examples & Samples

  • Support the Commodity Buyer Transport & Logistic – located in Méru (France)
  • Master's degree, if possible in engineering/Logistics, with a specialisation in international purchasing
  • Ideal Candidate would have already experience in Logistic & Packaging
  • Fluent in English, Knowldege in Spanish required
  • Understanding of purchasing commodity strategy
  • Strong writter and oral presentation skills
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Commodity Buyer Resume Examples & Samples

  • Optimize costs while meeting Engineering and Product Management specifications/requirements
  • Ensure consistent supply to AGCO operations
  • Implementing AGCO’s Strategic Sourcing process to identify, select and contract AGCO’s supply partners
  • Developing and implementing a Commodity Management strategy
  • Establishing Supplier Development programs to maximize value from incumbents and to identify and establish alternate suppliers
  • Working with Product Management, Engineering Global Purchasing Organization with the New Product Introduction process
  • Successfully contracting suppliers to provide AGCO with cost-optimized commodities
  • Develop Commodity Strategy according to the new Global Organization: Assist Purchasing Managers and GCM (Global Commodity Buyer s) in the development and execution of long-term supply strategy, landed cost modeling, supplier opportunity assessments, supplier financial analysis, make/buy analyses, negotiations and long-term contract establishment including Long Terms Agreements (LTA ) and Agco Cost Reduction Expectations (ACRE); Develop a solid working knowledge of certain commodity trends including: industry trends, cost drivers, global pricing, material lead times, and technical/manufacturing processes
  • Use of the Strategic Sourcing process when appropriate to test pricing in the supply market and establish best cost contracts (Total cost of ownership)
  • Establish Supplier Development processes including the coordination and support on-site supplier assessment / certification audits and continuous improvement activities that drive down total cost
  • Investigate and inform Global Commodity/Purchasing Managers about new and/or alternate sources of supply as necessary to support new product development, cost reduction requirements, and/or supplier performance issues
  • Purchasing Price Variance (PPV)
  • % of Suppliers under contract
  • % of contracts with LTA
  • Supplier Scorecard
  • CRT
  • Support establishment of target costs within new projects and ensure that these costs are achieved at start of production
  • Manage NPI sourcing to meet overall new product schedule
  • Component costs as a % of target costs
  • Component availability vs. Project Schedule
  • Ensuring quality components are provided to AGCO
  • Supplier PPM and Warranty costs
  • Systems update and data integrity
  • Accuracy of commodity information in supporting IT systems
  • Perform special projects as required in support of departmental objectives
  • Performance against Project Targets
  • Supporting planning materials when necessary
  • 5 – 20M Euro
  • Pricing/Marketing: Enabling competitive pricing relative to the competition will allow Pricing and Marketing to position the products in the market where they have a chance to compete within the target segments and enable a profitable margin
  • Manufacturing: Consistent/timely supply of parts/goods will help enable an optimized manufacturing process (optimized working capital/inventory levels, minimize shortages and re-work caused by low quality parts by working with suppliers to ensure consistent delivery of quality parts)
  • Quality:suppliers selection according with the quality area requirements Part per Million (PPM)
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Commodity Buyer Resume Examples & Samples

  • Minimum National Diploma or Bachelor degree in International Business Management , engineering, procurement / Experience with Drive’s products in Procurement
  • Minimum 5 years in Purchasing with experience in contracting and negotiation of international contracts
  • Knowledge of SAP & well known with system, Microsoft Office Pack
  • Experience in mechanical/material engineering and manufacturing process
  • Experience with the material localization between Eng & SM & SQA & Supplier in China / India
  • Strong understanding of supplier bases for international railway industry business, frequent changes, less choice of supplier base and demanding customers ( localization )
  • Practical experience of quality planning, supplier audit (system, process and parts) for traction motor and gear box parts
  • Expert knowledge of problem solving, root cause analysis/8D (CPAR), PFMEA
  • Proficiency in BT SEAP, PAP, NCR, change management, configuration management and other processes
  • Good knowledge of key procurement processes
  • Knowledge of Bombardier Transportation products, in particular gears and controls technologies
  • Work experience in a multicultural and changing environment
  • High level of own initiative, readiness for action, technical knowledge of gears and flexibility for travel
  • Good communication and problem solving skills
  • Attention to detail and well organized
  • Open minded, team player, easily adaptable, positive attitude towards new challenges
  • English and German languages business fluent are mandatory for this role; Chinese knowledge is considered an added plus
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VIE Purchasing Commodity Buyer Resume Examples & Samples

  • Support the deployment of Purchasing strategy on SER perimeter
  • Best Landed Cost, Cost Model & Master Cost Model, Make or Buy, FREC …
  • Main mission on Romanian and Turkish perimeter
  • Participate to market screening and technological survey in your commodity perimeter
  • Support Program and serial life buyers to meet the budget
  • Support and follow workshops at supplier's facilities or in Faurecia SER (South European Region) plants to focus on productivities actions
  • Support SAM (Supplier Account Manager) in the suppliers base assessment (qualiy performance, production and program management, financial health, …)
  • Support and lead negotiations of potential suppliers and panel ones
  • Monthly KPI management to be targeted at the beginning of the mission
  • Master degree in engineering or trade + specific skills in purchasing
  • Minimum 1 years’ experience as a Buyer in an industrial environment
  • Results oriented with strong written and oral communications skills
  • International mind set,
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Commodity Buyer Resume Examples & Samples

  • Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, business or equivalent preferred
  • 3-5 years of purchasing or materials management experience required
  • Knowledge in ERP systems and SAP is a plus
  • Minimal travel may be required, up to 10%
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Commodity Buyer Metal & Mechatronics Resume Examples & Samples

  • Panel management: ensure a regular follow-up of the supplier performance in relation with the Supplier Quality Assurance Manager and implement a supplier's reduction plan consistent with Divisions and in coordination with the Business Groups
  • Develop and implement tools to improve global productivity
  • Ensure the reporting of his or her activities following defined policies
  • Minimum 3 years experience as a Commodity Buyer in an industrial environment
  • Bi/multi-lingual (English, Czech required)
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Commodity Buyer Resume Examples & Samples

  • Develop sourcing strategies for local, regional, and/or global sourcing of key components for best supply performance (including supplier Quality, Delivery, and Cost (QDC))
  • Drive the Volvo Purchasing processes for supplier evaluation, selection, and monitoring for assigned commodities
  • Lead and mentor the Buyers in sourcing strategy deployment for the commodity area and any other tasks and activities related to Global Commodities
  • Support new projects for commodities in order to reach right cost at SOP
  • Coordinate activities with Technology in the region in order to build a global pipeline to reach global expectations
  • Support/drive activities with PPD teams together with Technology to build a global pipeline and to reach right cost from the beginning for the machines
  • Coordinate activities with Regional commodity SD teams in order to implement global suplier strategies
  • Ensure Regional MEG/EPG needs are well integrated into the Global Commodity strategies and make sure global strategies are well anchored in the region
  • Continuously improve the supply chain and build relationships with key suppliers of assigned commodities
  • Take ownership to reduce and optimize the supplier base
  • Actively participate on Volvo global commodity teams, including regular global meetings
  • Lead commercial negotiations with key suppliers including implementation of full agreement packages
  • Achieve financial and operational KPI’s and recommend business and process improvements
  • Secure strong cross-functional cooperation between the purchasing department and the various internal stakeholders
  • Actively support continuous improvement efforts within the organization
  • Bachelor’s Degree in business, chain management, or a related field required. M.B.A. preferred
  • 5+ years’ experience buying major commodities in the Construction Equipment or Commercial Vehicle Industry
  • High degree of technical knowledge and proven strong negotiating skills
  • Experience in applying problem solving techniques including root cause analysis
  • Familiarity with TQM, Lean and Six-Sigma management practices
  • Substantial experience working with foreign currencies, customs, and duty rates, etc
  • Understanding of Global sources of supply and purchasing procedures
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Commodity Buyer Resume Examples & Samples

  • Structure the panel
  • Participate in the definition and the implementation of purchasing panel policy
  • Manage supplier selection of his/her segment of the commodity
  • Manage relationship/negociation with his/her supplier
  • Ensure that the strategic panel is implemented in the Development phase
  • Manage and drive productivity action plan
  • Fixe the rules of productivity sharing between the suppliers and Faurecia
  • Manage and drive supplier quality and delivery performance
  • Manage insolvencies of suppliers and steer corrective action plans
  • A degree in engineering or Business Administration, focused on international purchasing
  • Minimum 5 years experience in Purchasing in automotive industry
  • Drives for results and demonstrates autonomy in the job with strong written and oral communications skills
  • Abillity to create logistic structures
  • Very good English, Spanish is a plus
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Commodity Buyer Resume Examples & Samples

  • BS Degree in Business, Engineering, or related field
  • 2-5 years of experience a Procurement, Commodity Buying or Buyer/Planner role
  • Knowledge of JIT Manufacturing environment preferred
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Commodity Buyer Resume Examples & Samples

  • Engineering Degree, Commercial Degree with technical background
  • Minimum of 3-5 years of relevant experience with increasing responsibility
  • Ability to provide leadership and innovation in his/her position a well as the ability to effectively cooperate and contribute in a fast-paced team environment
  • Ability to prioritize and manage several tasks in a high-pressure environment
  • Knowledge of computer and software with the ability to provide timely, accurate, and detailed reports to management when required
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Commodity Buyer Resume Examples & Samples

  • Develop, align and deploy effective direct material commodity management for polymers, chemicals, oils and fillers used in the production of rubber compounds across Hydraulics group in the EMEA region with responsibility to positively impact associated annual commodity spend – delivering annual value in terms of cost out, inflation mitigation, performance and process improvement. Commodity management must encompass Eaton business requirements, market forces, positioning of the commodity, supplier relationship and performance management approach, cost breakdown – cost models – cost out opportunities, risk analysis including barriers to change
  • Review current commodity strategies, update with latest internal and external environmental factors, create strategy, obtain organizational consensus and alignment behind the strategy. Implement and execute meeting the overall business and SCM goals. Monitor market evolution; perform market intelligence research including global sourcing opportunities and currency fluctuations as well as future trends both technical and environmental. Commodity strategies also to closely align with Hydraulics EMEA’s strategic plan and manufacturing strategies
  • Leverage Eaton Hydraulics' spend and optimize Supply processes in order to achieve year over year cost out requirements, and improve supplier performance (delivery, quality and payment) throughout the supply chain
  • Classify supplier into “Preferred (Strategic)”, “NNB (Maintain)”, “Eliminate (Exit) “ and coordinate execution of plants to convert spend to either “Preferred” or “Maintain” supply base. Measure and address non-compliance in usage
  • Coordinates the sourcing activities for the Commodity
  • Negotiates and manages region-wide contracts with suppliers, conduct reverse auctions where appropriate
  • Drive regional supply consolidation
  • Build and maintain supplier relationship; introduce supplier collaboration where appropriate
  • Assist Eaton plants in negotiating difficult situations, winning concessions without damaging relationships. Settles differences with a minimum of conflict, while being forceful, diplomatic and gaining trust
  • Build and maintain positive strong relationships and performance management structure with strategic supply base
  • Supply chain management, engineering or business degree preferred. Rubber / chemical commodity knowledge
  • Min 3 years’ experience with significant direct experience in managing procurement, supply and spend management. Demonstrated success in the development and execution of Commodity strategies and driving year over year cost-out. Knowledge of global sourcing, material planning & replenishment models, international & domestic transportation, global trade regulations
  • Ability to understand the business needs, technical and functional requirements at plant and regional level
  • Knowledge of cost drivers – Understanding of market conditions ; Understands technical specifications, product performance requirements, supply chain processes and end user expectations
  • Possesses knowledge of Industry trends and risks, incl. regulatory environment
  • Professional functional experiences in following areas: needs / specifications gathering, bidding, negotiation, supplier recommendation & selection, transition planning, program deployment, supplier management incl supplier relationship and supplier performance management. Area of focus may include business continuity planning & risk mitigation. Strong negotiation, project management and planning skills
  • Understands international Trade Management implication, incl tax, duty and customs tariff implications
  • Must be able to effectively communicate to a diverse group of stakeholders including senior management, operations and supply chain management
  • Results oriented, team player. Must demonstrate a bias for action and implementation
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Commodity Buyer / Purchaser Resume Examples & Samples

  • Identify new suppliers, technologies and solutions in order to fulfil targets and KPIs
  • Minimum 2-3 years’ experience in buyer/purchaser role with proven experience large purchasing volume
  • Extensive experience with RFQ/RFI processes
  • Knowledge of WTG OEM’s supplier base and sourcing is preferred
  • Strong PC computer skills (MS Office) required
  • SAP (ERP) knowledge required
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Commodity Buyer Resume Examples & Samples

  • Assists in the development and executes implementation of commodity strategies in collaboration with engineering, sales, and manufacturing team members
  • Conducts and coordinates price negotiations in agreement with commodity team Director/Manager
  • Identifies opportunities to leverage Tenneco volume into advantageous supply agreements
  • Drives cost reduction efforts and ideas through implementation to meet annual targets
  • Supports manufacturing plants with major supply issures within the commodity
  • Issue and maintain purchase orders to suppliers as authorized by Tenneco GSCM guidelines
  • Perform system maintenance tasks to support engineering changes
  • Perform tasks related to debit memos, receipt reconciliation, material rejection reports, payables, etc
  • Monitor supplier performance to key metrics using BOS processes and liaison Tenneco manufacturing plants and suppliers to support continuous improvement related to quality, cost, delivery, and service
  • Maintain compliance to generally accepted purchasing policies and procedures
  • Demonstrated cross-functional experience in purchasing and contract negotiations
  • Strong team player with demonstrated ability to work effectively on cross-functional teams
  • SAP & general purchasing systems experience, as well as adequate spreadsheet/Word/PowerPoint skills
  • Functional understanding of BOM's, MRP, TS-16949 & related automotive industry practices and standards
  • Technical familiarity with a range of materials and processes (i.e. Steel, Stamping, Tubing) is desirable
  • Customer service oriented; responsive to needs of internal customers & suppliers
  • Required Skills
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Commodity Buyer Resume Examples & Samples

  • Drive commodity savings, strategy and new program bid list
  • Support supplier development to identify low cost country sources of supply
  • Solicit quotations from suppliers to support strategies and benchmarking
  • Negotiate proposals that achieve least total cost
  • Provide sourcing recommendations to the Commodity Manager
  • Work on assigned activities to improve commodity BOS metrics related to quality, delivery, service and cost
  • Prepare RFQ’s and execute market tests with alternate suppliers to provide TA improved competitiveness
  • Work on supplier VA/VE ideas and development activity in alignment with TA requirements
  • Work in compliance with Global Purchasing policies and procedures
  • Issue and maintain purchase orders to local and global supply base as authorized by the Commodity Manager
  • Solid decision making skills
  • SCM experience desired
  • Excellent PC skills (spreadsheets, etc.) required
  • Functional understanding of BOM’s, MRP, QS9000 & related AIAG practices and standards
  • Technical familiarity with a range of materials and manufacturing processes desired
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Vie-junior Commodity Buyer Resume Examples & Samples

  • Master degree from Engineering school with Mechanical, Electrical or Industrial skills
  • Work experience needed : internship will be an advantage
  • Requested languages: Fluent in English / German basic knowledge will be a big advantage
  • Personal abilities or skills
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Commodity Buyer Resume Examples & Samples

  • Develop cost optimization strategies and improve demand management capability
  • Cost management (PPV, Expend Allocation, Cost Out Projects)
  • Supply base management-optimization (LT, MOQ, Supplier Rationalization)
  • Implementation of Inventory Management Programs
  • VMI, Consignment, PW, IPS
  • Lead Inventory reduction programs
  • Contracts/Purchase Orders/Schedule Agreements
  • Process design and implementation of process improvements
  • Execute critical, economic thinking skills with little supervision
  • Be a strategic thinker, with demonstrated capability to develop solutions with a long term view
  • Owner of escalations to Commodity Managers
  • Lead standardization of products and services, making strategic recommendations based on future vision and purchase analysis
  • Evaluate sourcing alternatives and vendor options for purchasing
  • Supplier Performance (Score Cards) & Relationship
  • Performs necessary reviews and audits with suppliers as needed
  • Make sure Purchasing process is in compliance with ISO & TS requirements
  • Strong conceptual, analytical critical thinking and problem-solving ability
  • Verifiable experience in procurement / sourcing in the Electronic Industry
  • Collaboration & influencing skills with peers, and customers to influence and gain alignment on objectives
  • Strong sense of urgency, ownership, and prioritization skills
  • Ability to read and/or interpret drawings, models, schematics in order to communicate with suppliers
  • Minimum of 4 years’ experience with supply chain management, sourcing, or procurement
  • Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office programs (Excel/ Word/ Power Point/ Outlook)
  • SAP ERP Knowledge
  • APICS
  • 1-3+ years of experience in supply chain management
  • Knowledge and skills in MRP, MRPII, JIT, Lean Mfg., Kan Ban, Vendor Managed Inventory
  • Strong analytical/problem solving skills
  • Blueprint reading skills
  • Knowledge of plastics injection molding industry
  • CPIM / CSCP Certification
  • ERP (Oracle, SAP)
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Commodity Buyer Resume Examples & Samples

  • Meet Annual Operating Plan / 5 years strategic planning plan’s performance objectives on his scope, while leveraging Honeywell Turbo Technologies’ global spend
  • Support sub-commodity strategy activities on his assigned scope under the supervision of the Commodity Manager
  • Build Supplier Panel for the Worldwide / Regions operational requirements (project & production)
  • Ensure commercial & industrial market expertise of the Sub-Commodity
  • Keep Honeywell Turbo Technologies informed of all relevant technological & market trends and economical changes
  • Lead new supplier integration process in the Panel: perform supplier prospection, supplier assessments (CSA), supplier development
  • Ensure platforms, customer teams current and future needs are identified and answered by his sub commodity strategy
  • Meet Annual Operating Plan’s objectives on his Sub-Commodity
  • Build and consolidates productivity action plans for its sub-commodity (Negotiation etc)
  • Define corrective action plans with Operations Buyers to ensure Annual Operating Plan’s objectives are met
  • Conduct negotiations with assigned suppliers
  • Generate & consolidate ideas for global projects, collect ideas from suppliers
  • Build business cases when Value Engineering Idea Leader is not in the Sourcing Operations
  • Support new product launches in coordination with New Product Introduction team
  • Manage advance purchase for his commodity
  • Manage performance for assigned suppliers: review monthly metrics, lead supplier performance reviews and foster improvement of suppliers’ performance
  • Lead supplier development projects with the support of Supplier Quality & Development
  • Support escalation of operational issues with impacted Buyer
  • Hold the role of Regional Strategic Support for the Commodity: identify & develop new suppliers, support localization strategy, identify & consolidate futures needs in the region, support Steering Committee preparation for Regional Projects (China for China, India for India…)
  • Experience in purchasing - minimum 2 years
  • Need to have a level of contract negotiation expertise
  • Very good negotiation skills
  • Expertise in using MS office mainly excel and power point
  • Global mind-set and experience in working with the people from cross culture
  • Good communication and presentation skills are must for this position
  • Ability to communicate concisely
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Commodity Buyer Resume Examples & Samples

  • Manage a portfolio of raw materials that required by GSK stakeholders
  • Create, execute and manage relatively simple sourcing and supply strategies that deliver
  • Ensure risk to GSK is minimized by appropriate use of risk mitigation planning and
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Commodity Buyer / Purchaser Resume Examples & Samples

  • Ensure that your suppliers in international and local market are supporting Vestas objectives cost, delivery, quality and safety
  • Lead commercial and Purchase Agreement negotiations with suppliers
  • Make sure that the spare parts and main components are avilable within short lead times at most competitive price with quality and fulfilling safety standards
  • Support the category strategy for multibrand spare parts
  • At least 3-4 years’ experience in similar role (must-have), working as a Purchaser of spare parts of GE or SIEMENS and other OEMs (excluding Gamesa)
  • Deep knowledge of Spare Parts, Repairs & Service for GE, or SIEMENS and other OEMs (excluding Gamesa) wind turbines incl. main components
  • Detail-oriented, flexible, with the ability to multitask and prioritize
  • An attitude to learn and improve knowledge about the industry (pricing, trends, competitors, value drivers, etc.)
  • Ability to travel and be punctual with preset meeting times
  • Excell
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Commodity Buyer Resume Examples & Samples

  • High Education Degree
  • ERP system experience is an advantage
  • Previous experience in Supply Chain/Purchasing/Commodity Management is preffered
  • Good computer skills: MS Office
  • Good English Skills (Written, Spoken, Reading)
  • Strong communication, negotiation and customer orientation skills
  • Agood team player, able to obtain results in a dynamic environment
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Commodity Buyer Resume Examples & Samples

  • Ensure to Commodity Strategy implementation
  • Drive benchmark activities within commodity (RFQ)
  • Identify and manage introduction of “New to Develop” suppliers
  • Award business to supplier after Sourcing Committee decision
  • Lead negotiations with assigned suppliers
  • Monitor and improve contractual situation
  • Identify cost reduction opportunities at assigned suppliers (supplier’s propositions management)
  • Drive the productivity Pipeline with the input of the suppliers and the CRP/XCDP Buyers
  • Support XCDP/CRP buyers for commodity expertise
  • Ensure problem solving in accordance with the escalation procedure
  • Manage supplier tools replacement
  • Negotiate and recharge COPQ with assigned suppliers
  • Review action plan with supplier to achieve QCD Target
  • Manage purchasing data in SAP (IR, SA, SL, PO) and (partially) SRM
  • Risk assessment of Commodity supply base
  • Comply with WABCO and Sourcing & Purchasing rules and policies
  • Improve processes in collaboration with S&P Business Improvement Team
  • Minimum 3 years of experience in purchasing (not procurement) sourcing
  • Experience in a Quality, Cost, Delivery driven environment
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Commodity Buyer Resume Examples & Samples

  • Strategic sourcing for Commodity Chemicals (Rubber)
  • Participate in supplier negotiations and prepare purchase order contratcs
  • Presentation of research, decisions, etc., as required, to the Global Purchasing Manager or Executive Management
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Commodity Buyer Resume Examples & Samples

  • Support tender/bidding process
  • Support the sourcing strategy and the project procurement strategy and plan.This includes creating a forecast for local suppliers, category management, developing and rolling out global sourcing strategies
  • Manage purchase contracts for the project and operations within the scope.This includes long lead items planning in alignment with Project Procurement Strategies and Supply Management Plans; Establish purchase contracts, improve procurement and logistic processes; Coordinate and analyze RFI/RFP/RFQ including evaluation and selection of supplier offers
  • Supply base and supplier performance (delivery & quality).This includes developing supplier base; ensuring material delivery and quality performance standards are met; solve supplier management issues and internal customer queries; work with other functions to resolve Supplier Performance issues including on time delivery performance issues; implement delivery performance improvement measures; work with other functions to resolve material supply issues
  • A Degree in Business, Engineering or Science
  • Professionally qualified, a member of EIPM (European Institute of Purchasing Management) or CIPS (Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply) or equivalent business related qualification would be advantageous
  • A minimum of 3 years of working experience in sourcing for, and managing predominantly engineering manpower subcontractors
  • Working exposure purchasing other commodities such as external engineering, power supply would be an added advantage
  • A background in Procurement, Installation, Testing or Project Management would be ideal
  • Relevant experience in Rail, Defense, Engineering Services, Construction or similar industry will be considered
  • Sound technical knowledge of systems and materials or interest to acquire this knowledge is expected
  • Most importantly is the exposure within a demanding safety critical environment
  • Working knowledge of creating and managing an integrated Master Work plan encompassing the activities of multiple project delivery partners/contractors would be an added plus
  • Analytical and problem solving skills are essential. Practical understanding of Six Sigma, Kanban, JIT, Kaizen, 5S, Lean, etc. Skillful in drawing conclusions and synthesizing fact-based recommendations would be ideal
  • Knowledge and experience covering the complete procurement and contract management lifecycle and working knowledge of EU Procurement Regulations would be ideal
  • Exposure to basic project accounting including cost structure analysis, cost control activities, target settings would be ideal
  • The ability to produce high quality procurement documentation, including procurement strategies and plans, tender and contract award documentation, analysis and recommendation reports would be an added plus
  • Experience of contracting using NEC3 and other methodologies relevant to the procurement of works, services and supply in engineering or construction industries would be ideal
  • Financial awareness, in particular experience in cost structure analysis, cost control activities, target settings is expected
  • Track record in realizing procurement transformation and process innovation and excellence within the purchase to pay process would be ideal
  • Willingness to develop self-competence needed to perform the job is required
  • We are seeking a highly driven individual with commitment to continuous improvement who is also results oriented and customer focused
  • Strong interpersonal skills to work effectively across cultures, regions at all levels
  • Strong oral and written skills in English and Thai language is important
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Commodity Buyer Resume Examples & Samples

  • Commodities including but not limited to; fasteners, engineered components, precision machining
  • Ability to speak Spanish or German preferred
  • One years automotive experience and; purchasing preferred, not required
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VIE Commodity Buyer Resume Examples & Samples

  • Market researches for identification of alternative suppliers/markets in the targeted areas and savings potentials. Market development in terms of pricing and its influence factors
  • Assistance in working out the robust panel convergence plan and supplier reduction via lead of resourcing projects in targeted areas
  • Active support in VAVE (technical cost savings) in targeted areas
  • Support/Develop with Commodity Leader a market strategy considering best market practices and market conditions, price of global supply basis and global footprint
  • Support / join the Commodity Leader in the supplier visits and their preparation and monitoring of follow up activities
  • Bi/multi-lingual (English mandatory, German is a plus)
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Commodity Buyer Resume Examples & Samples

  • Degree/high school diploma or equivalent knowledge and experience
  • Experience in Experience in Purchasing / Sourcing role
  • Experience in ERP / MRP system and in interpreting schedules
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Senior Commodity Buyer Resume Examples & Samples

  • Conduct research to ascertain the best products and suppliers in terms of best value, delivery schedules and quality
  • Liaise between suppliers, manufacturers, relevant internal departments and customers
  • Build and maintain good relationships with new and existing suppliers
  • Negotiate and agree contracts, monitoring the quality of service provided
  • Develop a purchasing strategy
  • Produce reports and statistics using computer software
  • Evaluate bids and make recommendations, based on commercial and technical factors
  • Ensure suppliers are aware of business objectives
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Commodity Buyer Resume Examples & Samples

  • Facilitate positive improvements in regards to Part Price Variance (PPV) by working on joint projects with Commodity Directors as well as leading independent assignments and negotiations
  • Review cost increases from suppliers
  • Support RFQ efforts for all of purchasing
  • Supplier Maintenance
  • Support of Quality Initiatives
  • Support customer teams and understand potential project changes. Feedback will typically come from Project Buyers in regards to this task
  • Maintain and update Leoni America’s “bid list” for new parts based on input from Commodity Leaders
  • Review new part number releases for responsible commodity assignments. Review and quote new parts based on NPNR requests for engineering changes
  • MRP system maintenance
  • Implement local work procedures including LPS plus, TS16949, and UBB. Provide reports as required on time
  • Some travel may be required; three 5-day trips per year
  • Bachelor’s degree mandatory
  • Experience in automotive purchasing or supply chain a plus
  • Ability to work on international and cross functional teams
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Suite programs such as MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint or other relevant applications
  • Must have good command of the English language, oral and written
  • Must have good command of the Spanish language, oral and written
  • Must be able to work independently in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to juggle multiple competing tasks and demands and to seek supervisory assistance as appropriate
  • Detailed oriented, able to work in team environment
  • Must have high level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations. Position continually requires demonstrated poise, tact and diplomacy
  • Must be able to interact and communicate with individuals at all levels of the organization
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Regional Stamping Commodity Buyer Resume Examples & Samples

  • Send orders and forecasts or materials delivery schedules to the corresponding suppliers, monitor the orders execution aiming to completely meet the deadlines and quantities
  • Analyze and manage the materials procurement by re-planning to have minimum expenses and minimum stock; to send regularly reschedule in-and-out request in order to obtain the minimum stock targets
  • Prepare documents and order the necessary materials for the production at advance defined purchase parameters and conditions, in correspondence with the specifications accepted by the company including environmental requirements
  • Make assessment of the suppliers’ performance according to the approved plan and methodology
  • Maintain a database for generated and placed orders
  • Require information for the materials entered in the warehouse and possible non conformities referring to quality and quantities
  • Review and confirm for payment the suppliers’ commercial invoices and control the timely payment
  • Control and liaise with transport specialist in the organization of the transportation of the delivered goods
  • Coordinate with the production planners any urgent demands or changes in the production planning
  • Keep the accreditation of the company quality and environmental standards
  • Liaise with suppliers and transport companies on the company quality and environmental policy issues within his/her authorization
  • May support in supplier performance and quality improvement
  • Bachelor’s degree or above, majoring in mechanical/electrical/electronic/materials or its equivalent
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Senior Commodity Buyer Resume Examples & Samples

  • Investigate market trends on materials, including graphing and provide data oriented plan on procurement of materials
  • Develop, implement and manage long-term agreements and supplier programs with suppliers based on corporate guidelines
  • Maintains supplier pricing and the engineering change request process
  • Manage and maintain critical supplier documents such as: secrecy agreements, supplier quality requirements, financial forms, long-term agreements, liability insurance, etc
  • Investigate and produce global and regional purchasing opportunities
  • Manage, maintain and/or support monthly reporting including, but not limited to: supplier report cards, purchase price index, low cost countries, payment terms, & D&B monitoring
  • Manage monthly and/or quarterly supplier reviews with the intent of continuously improving supplier performance
  • Manage and complete Project Buyer job duties as assigned by project
  • 4yr degree in supply chain management, purchasing or other business related discipline
  • Proven written and oral communication, supplier and project management & negotiation skills
  • Proficient in all Microsoft applications
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Commodity Buyer Resume Examples & Samples

  • Establish Requests for Quotations (RFQ’s) including commercial and technical requirements, evaluate and select suppliers offers, place orders and control file transfer
  • Managing contracts for risk management, claims, conflict resolutions, feedback and input into bids from lessons learnt, Monitor end of lifetime
  • Manage the commercial relationship with suppliers in line with sourcing strategies led by Global Lead Buyers
  • Utilize appropriate tools and techniques effectively to ensure that Procurement delivers its cost and performance requirements
  • Where relevant, accurately capture and communicate to the suppliers the relevant project-specific Technical Requirements Documentation
  • Contribute to the identification of material requirements, estimation of allowable costs per systems, provision of material reference costs, selection of offer, creation of contractual packages, sign-off a final Bill of Material for specific commodity
  • Engineering Degree, Commercial Degree with commodity related background
  • 5-8 years of experience with technical and operational expertise
  • Solid technical knowledge of the different systems and materials used in our business
  • Solid level in Microsoft Office Application, Solid working knowledge in ERP systems, eProcurement tools
  • Advanced English & German knowledge
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Commodity Buyer Resume Examples & Samples

  • Build, manage and develop a strong commodity structure and Supplier relationship both at local and at a European level
  • Drive year on year improvements within specific areas of Quality, Cost and Delivery
  • Support new project development in EMEA region and ensure successful management of vendor base related projects
  • Supporting NPI whilst managing the control over the Vendor
  • Drive process discipline on existing supply chain processes relating to new product, vendor selection and introduction
  • Monitor supplier performance on assigned EMEA Commodity Vendors and work with suppliers to improve their performance on projects
  • Track production supplier performance to ensure awareness of delivery and quality issues that might affect current or future sourcing decisions
  • Improve lead-time and inventory metrics. Deliver Master Supply Agreements, Packaging & Labelling Specifications and promote Essentra T&C’s compliance
  • Manage Vendor pricing accordingly
  • The products you will be buying are as follows, tapes, caps, plastic, adhesive tapes & pads. Your annual spend will be £6.5 Million
  • CIPS Qualification desirable
  • Computer literate to a high level in Microsoft Office applications
  • Relevant experience within procurement
  • Accomplished negotiator with experience of resolving complex issues combining technical, quality & commercial factors
  • Good knowledge of plastics, metals plus a broad range of componentry, alongside solid commercial and legal skills
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Global Commodity Buyer Resume Examples & Samples

  • Lead cross-functional global teams to achieve objectives; Play active role in resolving critical quality and delivery issues with suppliers. (Comprehensive ownership of supplier performance.)
  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, supply chain, purchasing or operations or related discipline
  • 3-4 years of global experience in Strategic Sourcing or related field
  • Casting, Machining,
  • MBA or other Master’s degree preferred, emphasis on Engineering/Technical background
  • Experience in the following or similar industries: Automotive
  • Direct materials management experience for factories preferred
  • Experience in working with cross-functional and sourcing teams with an emphasis on emerging regions
  • Ability to work with, manage and influence all levels of Leadership
  • Ability to make data-driven decisions
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Commodity Buyer Resume Examples & Samples

  • You build and maintain sourcing strategies for different commodities such as optical parts (LCD panels, touch screens, optical filters,…) in line with the global procurement strategy
  • You maintain full ownership (on all levels and subjects) of the relationship between Esterline and the supplier. You act as interface between the supplier and the internal organization (engineering team, logistics buying, supply chain, ELS, program management,…)
  • You issue and follow-up on RFQ’s and conduct/lead discussions and business reviews with suppliers and stakeholders; you negotiate supplier proposals; you put in place and manage purchasing agreements (contracts with commercial, quality and logistic terms and conditions, capacity and buffer stock arrangements, delivery schedules, performance rating, risk management, etc.); you ensure a good performance of your suppliers by implementing a continuous improvement program (delivery reliability, quality, cost, …)
  • You are involved in new product developments and you obtain fully supported decisions based on advice from all stakeholders
  • You develop and maintain a potential supplier network, remain informed on most recent technology trends and innovations, and share this knowledge within the organization
  • You gather data and assist with compiling a result oriented and transparent reporting
  • Master degree in a technical/commercial direction
  • 10+ years of experience. Experience with display technology is an asset
  • Social skills to establish and maintain effective working relationships
  • Strong negotiator and results oriented
  • Pro-active attitude
  • Analytical, accurate and deliver high quality work
  • Willingness to travel up to 10% of your time
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Commodity Buyer Forgings Resume Examples & Samples

  • Assists in the development and implementation of the commodity strategy in assigned commodities, Maintain appropriate balance in forging deck; vertical integration supply
  • Manages RFQ’s to the supply base according to the commodity strategy to support Operational Purchasing programs (current and new)
  • Utilizes a total delivered cost approach to optimizing piece prices for assign commodities, tactics to include but not limited to bundling, global sourcing, multiple sources/competition, specification changes, process optimization, value analysis/value engineering, logistics, and payment term improvement
  • Assists MPT divisions in establishing supplier Long Term Agreements and supplier productivity terms for all components assigned to him/her
  • Coordinates supplier development, consolidation and cost saving programs
  • Identifying Strategic Suppliers, support their development cross functionally, enhance supplier relationships, long term partnerships and strategic suppliers within Magna Powertrain
  • Commodities including but not limited to; Forgings
  • Excellent negotiation skills
  • Creativity & Innovation: Able to generate creative ideas to solve problems and improve work methods; apply novel approaches to situations; independently apply professional expertise in ways that are unique or innovative; collaborate with team members to brainstorm creative approaches; rethink situations to create new opportunities or overcome obstacles
  • Flexibility & Achieving Change: Able to positively deal with changes that affect job requirements; adapt to shifting priorities in response to the needs of internal and external customers; quickly recognize situations/conditions where change is needed; work to clarify situations where information, instructions, or objectives are ambiguous; support organizational change
  • Problem Solving & Analysis: Able to gather appropriate data and diagnose the cause of a problem before taking action; separate causes from symptoms; apply lessons learned from others who encountered similar problems or challenges; anticipate problems and develop contingency plans to deal with them; develop and evaluate alternative courses of action
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Senior Commodity Buyer Resume Examples & Samples

  • Strategic sourcing for Commodity High Pressure Die Casting
  • Management of supply base to include renewal of agreements and assisting suppliers in problem solving, tracking corrective actions and leading multi-functional reviews
  • Conducting supplier assessments for potential new suppliers
  • Participate in supplier negotiations and prepare purchase order contracts
  • Gathering and analysis of supplier data to prepare analysis and recommendation for supplier selection, with focus on sourcing in low-cost countries and closure of gaps to cost model
  • Work with suppliers to develop continuous improvement plans and metrics to monitor performance
  • Interface with internal customers on critical supplier issues as necessary and occasional with external customer as required
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Senior Commodity Buyer Semiconductor Discretes Resume Examples & Samples

  • Strategic sourcing for Commodity Semiconductor Discretes
  • Gathering and analysis of supplier data to prepare analysis and recommendation for supplier selection, with focus on sourcing in low-cost countries
  • Develops and execution of sourcing strategies and prepares monthly reports to track and show sourcing strategy and progress, including achievement of spend reduction targets
  • At least 5 years of experience in purchasing (the Automotive sector will be an advantage)
  • Fluent English (German would be a plus)
  • Experience within direct purchasing, including experience negotiating with suppliers and managing the supply base post-negotiations preferred
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Commodity Buyer Resume Examples & Samples

  • Globally managing NMC-wide purchases of Steel in all its forms, Bearings, and Magnets
  • Negotiate globally multi-million supplier contracts
  • Identify new sourcing opportunities globally
  • Ensure minimum plant disruptions, quality problems, and delivery issues
  • Maximize cost reductions
  • BS degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering or related field. MBA a plus
  • 3 years of experience working with Steel, bearings, and/or magnets
  • Must be capable of handling a commercial role, negotiating contracts
  • Track record of success in past work experience
  • Strong analytical and communication skills required
  • Experience with Microsoft Office: Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint
  • Knowledge of Six Sigma and Lean Concepts
  • Must be available for global travel
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Commodity Buyer Resume Examples & Samples

  • Delivery of the highest level of support and customer service to relevant stakeholders to ensure business needs are managed in a professional and efficient manner
  • Gathering and assessment of customer requirements to enable timely response by Procurement team
  • Analyzing marketplace research to ensure the Commodity function is positioned competitively
  • Researching issues between suppliers and internal customers to minimize the impact of the issue on the supplier relationship
  • Supporting the management of supplier relationships for the specified subcategory to maximize efficiencies of the Procurement function and/or Commodity team
  • Contributing to the development of fact-based briefings for supplier meetings to enhance communication between participating suppliers and the organization
  • Assisting internal customers with transactional order placement where applicable to minimize cost of orders
  • Tracking and reporting category performance metrics to ensure goals are consistently communicated to team
  • Works to achieve day-to-day objectives with limited impact beyond the area of responsibility. Work is of limited scope, typically on smaller, less complex projects or task-related activities. Work is closely supervised
  • Identifies, defines and addresses problems that are not immediately evident, but typically not complex. Problems are typically within a single area of responsibility. Problems are typically solved through drawing from prior experiences or standard procedures and basic analysis
  • Be responsible for making minor changes in systems and processes to solve problems or improve effectiveness of work area
  • Communicate with parties within and outside of own job function to explain facts, policies and practices related to work area
  • Possess the ability to compromise and work with others internally and externally in order to deliver results and achieve set goals
  • Contract development, management & oversight
  • Bilingual in English/Spanish a plus
  • Able to identify key issues and effectively coordinate effort to achieve resolution cross- functionally
  • People teamwork; able to build alliances with focus on customer orientation
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office suite products
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Senior Commodity Buyer Resume Examples & Samples

  • FSBP is excited to announce its move of the U.S. headquarters to Nashville, Tennessee in 2017. This position will require relocation at that time
  • Provide Procurement support for all building product locations to ensure continuous flow of required raw materials
  • Monitor commodity impacting market trends to establish insight for strategy development, execution and risk mitigation
  • Manages and enhances raw material supplier performance and support new supplier qualifications to optimize supply base for cost savings and supply protection
  • Assists in setting line item budgets
  • Work with various internal cusotmers to gather and assess requirements
  • Support implementation of sourcing strategies
  • Assit in reviewing, assessing and negotiating supplier proposals as well as managing Supplier Relationships
  • Ensuring relevant collection of internal and external data collection
  • Perform transactional purchase order placement and discrepancy resolutions
  • Ensure that suppliers meet all safety, quality, environmental and business requirements
  • 3+ years experience in strategic and/or operational purchasing or relevant business experience including but not limited to: supply chain, operations management, project management, engineering, or finance
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite Products
  • Exposure and experience with SAP preferred
  • Building Products experience a plus
  • Problem solving, ability to identify key issues and effectively coordinate efforts to achieve resolution
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Senior Global Commodity Buyer Resume Examples & Samples

  • To effectively lead the global team of operational superstructure buyers
  • To secure that purchasing acts in accordance with expectations from internal stakeholders and external customers
  • To secure that the supplier base is in line with our Purchasing requirements when it comes to CSR, payment terms and other commercial conditions
  • Build strategies for his/her area
  • To follow-up contracts and agreements with suppliers and ensure implementation
  • Strive to increase the sales by developing new offers together with the markets
  • Experience with body builders is an asset
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Senior Commodity Buyer Resume Examples & Samples

  • Assisting in the development of category profiles for both internal and external use to promote clarity among relevant stakeholders
  • Assisting in the review and assessment of supplier responses to RFQs to validate product quality, price competitiveness, delivery, etc
  • Partners closely with and builds strong relationships with internal customers to understand and effectively respond to supplier and commodity needs
  • Manages and enhances supplier performance through standardized processes and continuous improvement efforts (KPI/SLA) to obtain optimal results related to quality, cost, delivery, and service
  • Resolves any internal or external issues related to quality, cost, delivery, etc. to minimize the risk of interrupted supply
  • Work to achieve day-to-day objectives with significant impact on operational results within area of work. Works independently under limited supervision
  • Solve problems and issues faced are general, and may require understanding of broader set of issues, which may be difficult
  • Be responsible for making moderate to significant improvements of processes, systems or products to enhance performance of the area
  • Communicate with parties within and outside of own job function. May have responsibility for communicating with parties external to the organization (e.g., customers, vendors, etc.)
  • Possess ability to compromise and work with others internally and externally in order to deliver results and achieve set goals
  • Strategy development including but not limited to
  • Automotive parts experience a plus
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Commodity Buyer Terex Global Resume Examples & Samples

  • Obtaining information on potential suppliers, technical changes taking account of quality/capacity/logistical capability etc. for a range of suppliers
  • Compiling needs for new parts, drawings required, quantities needed etc. from internal/external information
  • Clarifying and defining technical specifications, quality standards from technical drawings, technical lists etc. with internal departments for the purpose of obtaining quotations, and checking technical documentation for completeness
  • Negotiating with suppliers about prices, terms of payment and supply and logistical conditions, including conducting negotiations in a common foreign language
  • Selecting suppliers in the event of changes in line with authorization rights, taking account of cost-effectiveness and supply reliability. Suggesting suppliers/products for supplier-specific or non-standard parts for approval by the relevant design department and department manager
  • Conducting price comparisons with the aim of optimizing the procurement situation. Initiating price and value analyses, trials, substitutions of parts
  • Conducting supplier assessments on the basis of defined criteria for purposes of continuous optimization and improvement
  • Ensuring excellent data quality in the systems and taking part in purchase controlling – compilation of performance figures
  • Supporting staff in the scheduling department with regard to the optimization of logistic results
  • Assisting with the introduction and coordination of a consignment warehouse in consultation with the head of department and Inventory Management
  • Education: University degree in a relevant field such as business administration, supply chain, operations, engineering. An advanced degree such as an MBA is a plus, but not required
  • Travel: Estimated travel is 20%
  • Strong technical knowledge
  • Operational expertise
  • Listening Skills
  • Commodity knowledge
  • Cross-cultural business skills
  • Influencing Skills; internal and external
  • Planning & project management
  • Integrity and Trust
  • Supplier management and agreements
  • Strong Microsoft Office skills (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Access)
  • The ability to read, understand and interpret technical drawings and specifications
  • Any other languages are an advantage
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Commodity Buyer Hydraulics Resume Examples & Samples

  • Support or lead creation of sourcing strategies for selected sub-commodities in close cooperation with P&SM, technology, platforms and other stakeholders
  • Lead the deployment of the sourcing strategies in region Europe
  • Responsibility to optimize products and process to achieve a long term contribution to Volvo CE’s improvements on quality, delivery and cost (QDC)
  • Lead commercial negotiations with suppliers including implementation of full agreement packages
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Commodity Buyer Resume Examples & Samples

  • Responsible for all purchasing activities in the local plant relating to a group of direct components
  • Build a network of contacts within the BorgWarner purchasing community and harness the skills and knowledge of this group so that company can benefit through the strength of the BorgWarner Group purchasing expertise
  • Research and investigate supply sources for the Turbo Systems business
  • Identify potential suppliers for the current and future programmes and work in conjunction with Engineering and supplier quality to approve and develop these sources of supply and their capabilities to supply parts to the Global BorgWarner facilities
  • Identify cost down opportunities and find alternative suppliers of components for product
  • Negotiates complex and or critical supplier agreements in line with existing strategies
  • Scope of position will include a wide range of difficult problems
  • Follows established procedures and best practices
  • Master's degree in Business, Economics, Finance, Procurement or Supply Chain Management
  • 5 plus years buyer’s experience, including negotiations, experience with casting will be of benefit
  • Strong technical aptitude
  • Experience in cost analysis or price breakdowns
  • Automotive experience and industry knowledge preferred
  • Ability to gather and organize data for decision making purpose
  • Driven by innate work ethic and desire to succeed
  • Highest regard for professionalism and corporate compliance
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Commodity Buyer Resume Examples & Samples

  • Procurement of Commodity Buy
  • Execute commodity strategy with DCO Commodity Director to support each SBU (Strategic Business Unit) and operation center with optimum quality, delivery and cost across assigned products and services
  • Process purchase requisitions and issue purchase orders as required ensuring competitive pricing through negotiation of price and lead-times for operation center specific and unique component
  • ITAR Compliance
  • Ensure ITAR compliance and control through secured and coded correspondence and designated / approved communication portals
  • Internal Communication and Collaboration
  • Support and promote company core values of honesty, professionalism, respect, trust and teamwork and utilize the Ducommun Way methodology to achieve objectives
  • Interface with every key functions and levels of the businesses as required
  • Communicate timely and flow down requirements and forward up material issues, delays, status updates, etc. to achieve successful product launches
  • Bachelor degree preferred, or equivalent experience, in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering or other related degree. MBA or other Master's degree preferred with emphasis in operations and supply chain
  • 5 years of experience in strategic sourcing or related field
  • Minimum 2 years of experience with new product introductions in a manufacturing setting. Aerospace or Electronic Component manufacturing experience desired
  • Minimum 2 years of experience in Procurement and Aerospace regulations
  • Minimum 3 years of working experience with QS/ISO, ERP, or MRP environment and culture
  • Previous experience in high-mix and low volume manufacturing business
  • Knowledge of engineering, production and process techniques such as lean and continuous development
  • Intermediate to advanced skills in Excel, Power Point, and Systems Database/Query Capability
  • CPM, CSM or CPSM preferred
  • US Citizen or US person
  • 1601 E. Broadway Road
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Vie-commodity Buyer Resume Examples & Samples

  • Contribute to the purchasing database update by providing necessary information to commodity managers / supplier leaders/ update purchasing database and tools
  • Be the first escalation level for supplier crisis management
  • Follow-up the quality and cost reduction objective related to action plan/productivity program (QVE, rebalancing…)
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VIE Junior Commodity Buyer, Tools & Equiment Resume Examples & Samples

  • Master's degree, in purchasing or engineering with a specialisation in international purchasing
  • Buyer experience in an industrial environment
  • Results orientation with strong written and oral communications skills
  • Fluent in English, German is a plus
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Commodity Buyer Resume Examples & Samples

  • Demonstrate knowledge of the procurement and supply chain industry
  • Good knowledge of standard concepts, practices, and procedures within purchasing/project management
  • Must have advanced computer skills in Microsoft Office: Excel, Word & Outlook
  • Knowledge of ERP systems such as SAP is a plus
  • Knowledge of English language
  • Technical knowledge or Engineering background is a plus
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Senior Commodity Buyer Resume Examples & Samples

  • Ensure the proper deployment of the Non Ferrous Purchasing Commodity Strategy focusing on productivity generation initiatives in the North America Region
  • Work with external partners (suppliers) and internal groups to propose productivity projects/ ideas (Quality Value Engineering,optimization of material consumption,etc)
  • Manage the evolution and use of optimized non ferrous raw materials and components
  • Manage the interface between internal stakeholders and outside suppliers
  • Develop, lead the ground work for cost-out direct material intiatives
  • Ability to communicate, organize and work under a cross-functional Team environment
  • Capacity for problems analysis and synthesis
  • Intercultural skills, team spirit, result oriented
  • Bilingual, english and spanish
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Commodity Buyer Resume Examples & Samples

  • Place Purchase Orders for assigned vendors based on weekly product forecasts, market conditions and seasonality, while maintaining targeted service levels and inventory goals
  • Review daily inventory and costing reports and react proactively to solve potential issues
  • Expedite local fill-in orders along with delivery of purchase orders based on unanticipated customer demand by working with vendors and logistics partners
  • Maintain system product forecasting, vendor costing and complete purchase order costing confirmations within weekly and monthly guidelines
  • Provide input based on market conditions to manage market costing with Area Merchandising
  • Perform daily inventory management activities to identify and manage short shelf life, JIT, and fresh inventory; in addition to excessive and obsolete inventory, taking required steps to sell or obtain vendor return authorization or product disposition
  • Working through the Product Sales Support Associate (PSSA) follow up on sales inquiries and requests
  • Make recommendations to Area Category Operations Managers on discontinuation of slow-moving and duplicate inventory items
  • Work with Area Replenishment Lead, Area VP of Merchandising and Marketing, local, region and corporate Category Managers to execute the stocking of products for sales growth initiatives and new sales opportunities
  • Ensure quality of product from vendors meets US Foods’ quality standards, including inspecting incoming loads and approving/denying loads of product and monitoring product for deterioration and expiration limits
  • Manage COP or Produce inventory to ensure adequate fresh supply while meeting or exceeding key performance indicators as follows
  • Inventory loss and spoilage Minimization
  • Days Inventory on Hand (DIOH)
  • Customer Order Fill Rates
  • Excess and Obsolete Inventory Reserve
  • Managed Cases/Freight Income
  • Inbound Cases/Pallet
  • Slow and Dead Inventory
  • Special Order Response Time
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Commodity Buyer Resume Examples & Samples

  • Trace and take into account costs, total cost of ownership (TCO) as well as establish and implement an agreed supplier management
  • Support of purchased parts planners and Quality Assurance during the escalation stage, in coordination with the superior, if applicable
  • Obtain and evaluate quotations, preparing of, participating in, as well as reviewing of contract negotiations
  • Prepare contracts relating to the respective area of tasks and formulate the general terms and conditions for purchasing
  • Creation of delivery guidelines for order processing
  • Prepare quality assurance agreements as well as ship-to-stock contracts
  • Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Degree or related
  • Experience up to 3 years in similar position
  • Deep knowledge in ISO TS 16949
  • Knowledge in stamping and die casting
  • PPAP
  • Knowledge about Metalics process
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Commodity Buyer Resume Examples & Samples

  • Development and deployment of sourcing strategies and alignment of sourcing strategies with relevant functions and other divisions as well as the objectives of Bombardier Transportation
  • Supply base management (market research, supplier selection considering the global procurement market, supplier rating, supplier audits and supplier development/improvement)
  • Price negotiation and negotiation of contracts like frame contracts, long term supplier agreements, general and project-specific terms and conditions
  • Achievement of project budgets for assigned commodities on a ‘total cost of ownership’ approach
  • Innovation management and investigation into new technologies for our products
  • Secure material availability for new products under consideration of project timescales, technical, quality and commercial requirements
  • Responsible for appointed commodity/material throughout entire product development phase until technical serial delivery maturity of appointed commodities for all Locomotives & Light Rail Vehicles projects
  • Negotiation of relevant claims
  • Reporting of the procurement results to the Head of Procurement and the management
  • General procurement skills and experience with contractual terms and conditions as well as in negotiations of international contracts
  • Master or Bachelor degree with previous educational background in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Software, Mechatronics, Industrial, System) or Business (Supply chain, Logistics, Procurement)
  • Sound communication and organization skills
  • Technical flair and analytical thinking
  • Negotiation skills and assertiveness
  • IT skills in MS Office, SAP is desirable
  • Fluency in German and English
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Commodity Buyer Resume Examples & Samples

  • Key Roles & Responsibilities
  • Responsibilities include Senior level with greater scope, complexity and criticality
  • May lead complex and or critical supplier negotiations in line with existing strategies
  • Scope of position will include a wide range of difficult and complex problems
  • Work is assigned in terms of objectives
  • Review of work results is based on objectives at predetermined milestones
  • Strong Technical Aptitude
  • Negotiation Experience
  • Automotive Industry Knowledge Preferred
  • Commodities and metals market knowledge preferred
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Senior Commodity Buyer Resume Examples & Samples

  • Manage the purchasing portfolios from a global strategic perspective
  • Develop and optimize segment strategy and purchasing process to support Volvo’s strategic objectives
  • Coach operational buyers in the purchasing process
  • Manage and develop the supplier base for the segments, using categorization, segmentation, evaluation, etc. in order to establish the appropriate levels of relationship
  • Prepare and report Key Performance Indicators development to key stakeholders
  • Lead or support large/regional/global sourcing projects or ad-hoc purchases within the segments
  • Manage purchasing, stakeholder and supplier networks for the segments
  • Drive synergies and share best practices within the Volvo Group
  • Be the purchasing center of expertise for the purchasing portfolios within the Volvo Group
  • University degree in technology and/or business
  • Purchasing experience (sourcing, negotiation, contracts, legal, supplier management, etc.)
  • Preferably previous experience from working with marketing purchasing activities
  • Strong project management knowledge
  • Results oriented and open minded attitude
  • Experience from working in an international environment
  • Continuous improvement skills
  • Social competence: a team player with a high level of integrity
  • Very good communication and argumentation skills at all levels
  • Strong integrity and ability to drive change
  • Strong ability to develop and implement processes and strategies
  • Ability to create networks and lead cross functional activities within multicultural teams
  • Well structured
  • Ability to work with significant independence
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BD Leader cum EE Commodity Buyer Resume Examples & Samples

  • India P&SM System Development Leader
  • India P&SM KPI Management Leader
  • India P&SM Compliance Leader
  • India P&SM Process Efficiency Leader
  • Develop and improve P&SM processes towards efficiency and sustainability
  • India P&SM KPI reporting & forecasts
  • Highlight risks and opportunities to India P&SM management
  • Ensure transparency, completeness & reliability of the KPI figures
  • Support Regional P&SM VP reporting
  • Ellaborate and execute the Process & Systems strategy & roadmap
  • Secure compliance with Volvo CE and AB regulations
  • Drive QDC targets at the sub-commodity level
  • Commercial responsible within OTD
  • Supporting role within PPD
  • Define the sourcing strategy together with the commodity team (for given sub commodities)
  • Implement sourcing strategy for its sub-commodities with support of the Plant Buyer
  • Manage supply base (identification, evaluation, approval and development of strategic supplier)
  • Responsible for supplier management strategy (4 Box)
  • Drive QDC targets at sub commodity level and track implementation (TCO, Quality and Timing) with support of plant buyer, project buyer & SD
  • Negotiate Long Term Agreements (LTA), containing Frame work agreements (FWA) based on our Volvo General Purchasing Conditions (VGPC), Warranty Agreements, QDC agreements and EDI agreements
  • Responsible to ensure EDI implementation is fulfilled
  • Responsible for Split Agreements (VA, Value Analysis, outcome)
  • Conduct Business Reviews (meeting to review the overall supplier performance)
  • Support sites according to escalation processes
  • Validate sourcing proposals made by project teams at gate review (compliance with commodity sourcing strategy)
  • Responsible for Agreement registration in PAM system (Purchasing Agreement Management)
  • Support in activities to recover warranty cost from suppliers
  • Work in accordance with the Volvo CE processes, the Volvo Way, and the Volvo values and behaviours
  • University degree in engineering with additional qualification in finance will be added advantage
  • Additional Important Requirements
  • 5 years of experience in Commodity Buyer & Purchasing
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Commodity Buyer Resume Examples & Samples

  • Management of claims process to resolve, track, and reconcile supplier credit of auto part claims for 2200+ retail store locations
  • Coordination of outbound freight to supplier warehouses from return center
  • Investigation and resolution of past due invoices to minimize the impact of the issue on the supplier relationship
  • Tracking and reporting category and process performance metrics to ensure goals are consistently communicated to team
  • Works to achieve day-to-day objectives with limited impact beyond the area of responsibility; Work is of limited scope, typically on smaller, less complex projects or task-related activities; Work is closely supervised
  • Procure to pay fundamentals
  • Working knowledge of JDA, Lawson and/or SAP preferred
  • Prior operational and/or supply chain experience preferred
  • Glassdoor
  • Indeed
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Group IDP Commodity Buyer Resume Examples & Samples

  • Strategy
  • Minimum 3 years experience in Purchasing / commercial/sales / Project management
  • Good knowledge on HR / Intellectual services environnment
  • Customer oriented and problem solving abilities
  • High level of accountability/ownership to manage projects by using our standard process
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Commodity Buyer for Cutting & Stamping Position Resume Examples & Samples

  • Participate in the definition and the implementation of purchasing panel policy for assigned commodities
  • Manage relationship / negotiation with his/her suppliers supported by the Division / Region Commodity Manager
  • Ensure that the strategic panel is implemented in the Development phase (Supplier Nomination Committees)
  • Ensure the overall supplier performance
  • Fix the rules of Productivity sharing between the suppliers and Faurecia
  • Master's degree in Engineering or Business
  • Nice to be Portuguese or Spanish speaker
  • Automotive experience would be an advantage
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Purchasing Commodity Buyer Resume Examples & Samples

  • Coordinate upstream activities with the UK Hardware community
  • Play a key role in the Forward Looking Commitment Review process to identify and execute opportunities
  • Take into account Purchasing needs and rationalise them under the Family Strategy
  • Negotiate acquisition conditions at the best total acquisition cost
  • Keep Purchasing data up to date in the information systems and guarantee their integrity
  • Ensure that Suppliers deliver on their contract commitments and track their performance
  • Good knowledge of Electronic commodities and manufacturing processes
  • Major development/manufacture sub-contract program/project management experience
  • Contract law knowledge
  • Have excellent interpersonal skills to optimise cross organisation working and to work effectively with suppliers
  • Previous relevant experience in purchasing/procurement or supply chain
  • Experience of off-shore sourcing
  • Use of Supplier Relationship and Performance Management techniques and measurement
  • MCIPS qualified or studying towards
  • High standards of numeracy and literacy
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Commodity Buyer Resume Examples & Samples

  • Extensive knowledge in tooling components, contract negotiations, economics and purchasing law
  • Excellent organization and time management skill required to keep programs on time and within established budgets
  • Diverse product knowledge across multiple parts or material commodities
  • Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
  • Knowledge of international purchasing beneficial
  • Ability to manage programs/projects as required by Purchasing Department
  • Implements and supports cost savings programs that include long-term agreements, market testing, resourcing, value analysis, target pricing, etc
  • Procures high volume, high capital expenditure components from sub-contractors
  • Evaluates engineering department's Engineering Change Request (ECR) and issues request for quotation to potential sub-contractors
  • Evaluates quotations and issues purchase orders to sub-contractors
  • Negotiates prices and tooling cost with sub-contractor to maximize company savings
  • Conducts visits at sub-contractors to ensure compliance with WRS policies and procedures and to understand sub-contractor processes
  • Investigate time delays and problem solve to prevent program delays
  • Know, understand and utilize TS 16949 and APQP procedures pertaining to their job responsibilities
  • Interfaces with Accounting regarding
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Junior Commodity Buyer Resume Examples & Samples

  • Support the Commodity Buyer PACKAGING – located in Méru
  • Master's degree, if possible in engineering/Logistics , with a specialisation in international purchasing
  • Buyer experience in an industrial/Logistics environment
  • Ideal Candidate would have already experience in Packaging, Logistic
  • Bi/multi-lingual (English required), + Spanish
  • Understanding of product design, development and production launch processes
  • Good planning, organization and project management skills
  • Global leadership of a functional team
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Global Commodity Buyer Resume Examples & Samples

  • 1) Good English communication skills in both oral and written
  • 2) Bachelor’s degree majored in Business Administration, Finance and Chemistry, master degree or MBA is a plus
  • 3) More than 5 years supply chain procurement experience in MNC, preferred industry including pharmaceutical, chemical and FMCG related
  • 4) Be self-confident to deal with senior stakeholders, such as business director or VP
  • 5) Be acceptable to work with global colleagues, suppliers, management teams from different time zones
  • 6) Adapt to traveling on business, good communication ability
  • 7) Working relationship: site leadership team, site director and SLM colleagues internally and quality, commercial, technique suppliers from China, India and Europe externally
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Commodity Buyer Resume Examples & Samples

  • Manage supplier selection of his/her segment/s of the commodity and deploys it within the region
  • Manage and drive productivity action plans
  • Manage insolvencies of suppliers and steer corrective action plan
  • Ideally a professional purchasing qualification
  • Minimum 3 years experience (including apprenticeship and internship) in purchasing in an industrial environment (serial life or program)
  • Experience of successfully managing and negotiating contracts
  • Skills and competencies
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Experienced Commodity Buyer Resume Examples & Samples

  • Fluent English & International background; high level English for negotiation
  • Minimum of five years working experience in purchasing and Project Management experience will be a must
  • Negociations skills on price and contractual clauses
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Commodity Buyer Resume Examples & Samples

  • Responsible for the strategic sourcing and commodity activities with in EMEA
  • Participate as a key player in new process development and corporate standardization efforts
  • Consolidating, evaluating and executing cost reductions and reliability/quality improvements within the commodities
  • Drives commodity strategies in EMEA and global
  • Ensures use of DHR/GVR preferred and Low Cost Region (LCR) and/or Best Cost Region (BCR) suppliers
  • Responsible for the development and management of significant and strategic supplier relationships and the implementation of a robust EMEA contract management
  • Drives supplier consolidation, rationalization and leverage where applicable and needed
  • Ensure adherence to internal standards, policies and practices
  • Business administration / technical degree (university or college) or equivalent qualification
  • Experience in Commodity Management and VAVE execution
  • Strong communication skills required
  • Fluency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel and Word
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Associate Commodity Buyer Resume Examples & Samples

  • Become a subject matter expert on Coupa, the new indirect purchasing system
  • Create advanced reports to drive purchasing strategies
  • Market test catalog pricing to ensure competitiveness in the market
  • Lead cross functional teams to create costs savings
  • Manage supply base with respect to their ability to provide products and services in accordance with the organization’s business requirements, cost parameters, terms and agreements
  • Develop and sustain relationships with key internal and external customers
  • Enforce purchasing policy and delegation of authority
  • Support the resolution of critical supply chain issues and maintain supplier relationships
  • Review contracts terms and conditions
  • Bachelor Degree in Supply Chain Management
  • 2+ year’s relevant experience is a plus
  • Prior experience in leading negotiations is a plus
  • Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills with the ability to influence others
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Senior Commodity Buyer Indirect Materials Resume Examples & Samples

  • Assists in the development and implementation of sourcing strategies to support evolving business needs
  • Interacts with both suppliers and internal customers to identify, implement, and realize optimal value and performance
  • Provides purchasing support to all Business Units and/or functional areas to ensure Procurement representation and participation in all issues related to meeting business requirements
  • Monitors commodity-impacting market trends to establish insight for strategy development, execution, and risk mitigation
  • Provide purchasing support ensuring Procurement representation and participation in all issues related to assigned commodities
  • Support the identification, research and evaluation of suppliers that meet the organization’s standards of price, quality, timing, service and reliability of supply
  • Support the execution and management of Procurement processes for designated commodities to reduce total cost of ownership for goods & services while ensuring uninterrupted supply
  • Facilitate Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) efforts including strategic segmentation and supplier rationalization
  • Ensure supplier qualification efforts and ongoing quality management
  • Manage and enhance supplier performance through the establishment of KPI's/SLA's (contract content) and effective supplier and stake holder interaction
  • Assessing suppliers’ products and service offerings to ensure compliance with specifications and performance requirements, the Sr. Commodity Buyer will facilitate the analysis and evaluation of quotations, proposals, etc
  • 3 years plus of Strategic Procurement experience
  • Ability to function from a stable state of independence, displaying ability to manage assignments without significant oversight
  • Ability to multitask and adapt priorities quickly
  • Advanced planning & analytical capability
  • Leadership & teamwork; able to build internal & external alliances with focus on “customer relations”
  • Ability to read drawings and understand technical specifications
  • Advanced commodity knowledge
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Commodity Buyer / Purchaser Resume Examples & Samples

  • Identify new suppliers, technologies, and solutions in order to fulfil targets and KPIs
  • Partner with suppliers within local and international markets to manage objectives cost, delivery, quality, and safety
  • Generate cost models, competitive bidding, and spend analysis driving cost objectives
  • Ensure that spare parts and main components are available within short lead times at most competitive price with quality - and fulfilling safety standards
  • Experience with RFQ/RFI processes
  • A technical background; mechanical engineering or electrical engineering preferred; knowledge of Spare Parts, Repairs & Service for GE, GAMESA or SIEMENS wind turbines incl. main components
  • Demonstrated success in understanding purchasing agreements, cost models, negotiation strategy, balancing business profitability, and customer needs
  • Strong PC computer skills (MS Office)
  • SAP (ERP) knowledge
  • Valid driver’s license, ability to obtain passport. Travel is needed to meet business objectives
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Commodity Buyer Resume Examples & Samples

  • Develop and maintain commodity strategies for given commodities relevant to business goals
  • Fully support the engineering change management of supplied components and materials
  • Actively participate in continuous improvement processes – supplier quality, cost, innovation, delivery and management
  • Where necessary take on the closure of quality issues with suppliers, supporting the relevant quality engineer
  • Maintenance of Purchasing database
  • Take a leading role in coordinating the activities of stakeholders to meet business improvement objectives
  • CIPS membership or the appropriate business qualification. (desirable)
  • At least 5 years in engineering / manufacturing purchasing environment, with experience and understanding of APQP, PPAP, TS-16949, cost tracking and quotation analysis. (desirable)
  • Cost improvement techniques and achievement
  • Positive contributor to new product launches
  • Highly developed in communication and influencing skills
  • Full UK driving license and passport plus flexibility to travel when required
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Commodity Buyer Resume Examples & Samples

  • Strategic sourcing of materials and services to meet the business needs and deliver on key metrics for the organization
  • Support new product development by interacting with Engineering and Product Management teams and managing projects as necessary
  • Benchmark, source, evaluate, and cultivate relationships with key suppliers accomplishing these goals
  • Strong team orientation with excellent interpersonal skills and professional demeanor
  • Understanding of lean manufacturing techniques and ERP systems
  • Finds new ways of organizing work to accomplish work more effectively
  • Ability to multi-task with high energy level (results-oriented)
  • Able to plan and prioritize work to manage time effectively
  • Project management abilities
  • Ability to read engineering drawings and basic working knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing
  • Knowledge of procurement and contractual agreements
  • PC literate with emphasis on Microsoft Office and Outlook software
  • 1-5 years
  • Prior experience with SAP Purchasing module
  • CPM
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Commodity Buyer Resume Examples & Samples

  • Develop sub-commodity strategies and coordinate the implementation through cross functional collaboration (Purchasing, Operations, Technology, etc)
  • Identify, develop and drive Cost Reduction activities/projects
  • Manage the Material Cost Level of concerned sub-commodities
  • Participate on Decisions Forums to propose and decide the best alternative source
  • Responsible to negotiate Price Level with concerned suppliers, based on the Raw Material and Currency evolution, with a Win-Win approach
  • Negotiate Framework/QDC Agreements and other commercial contracts
  • Manage Supply Base, considering the Quality, Delivery, Cost, Financial Risk parameters
  • Develop Business Cases, considering the Total Cost of Ownership (material, logistics, handlings, etc)
  • Full support to Operations in order to ensure Production stability
  • Negotiate and Improve Payment Terms at concerned suppliers
  • Held Business Review Meetings with concerned suppliers to ensure the proper QDC performance and relationship and also support Volvo strategic objectives to deliver clear competitive advantage
  • Identify opportunities and lead the resourcing projects (localization) in order meet the minimum Local Content requirements for FINAME and other trade barriers and agreements
  • Knowledge of SAP or equivalent ERP program
  • Knowledge over Brazilian supplier base
  • Knowledge over manufacturing process
  • Experience with continuous improvement techniques applied to the Supply Chain
  • Knowledge and understanding over Purchasing process
  • Strong ability on Negotiation
  • Continuous improvement and High Performance mindset
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Commodity Buyer Resume Examples & Samples

  • Requires a BA/BS; 3 years of experience in procurement, finance, or analysis; or any combination of education and experience, which would provide an equivalent background
  • CPSM preferred
  • Excellent oral/written communication
  • Email various Procurement team levels regarding updates/changes and resolve issues
  • Problem solving-Handle multiple requests and review issue and analyze impact based on system or process
  • Enable suppliers and assist with supplier facing questions or issues
  • Read and interpret company's policies –apply knowledge to invoices and contracts as needed
  • Systems—Key system knowledge would include: Ariba/Fieldglass/Docusign
  • Work well with others-Role is dynamic working with various sourcing levels and departments across our enterprise with multiple users
  • Team—Work with a variety of helpdesk and sourcing related team members via virtual network
  • Sourcing/Procurement background with buyer level responsibility
  • Must be comfortable working with ambiguity with an emphasis on reducing it
  • Experience with contract drafting/revisions
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel, Outlook
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Commodity Buyer Resume Examples & Samples

  • Price negotiation and negotiation of contracts like frame contracts, long term supplier agreements, general - and special terms and conditions
  • Secure material availability for new products under consideration of project timescales, technical and quality requirements
  • Reporting of the procurement results to the head of procurement and the management
  • General Procurement skills and experience in contractual terms and conditions as well as in negotiations of international contracts
  • Master or Bachelor degree with previous educational background in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Software, Mechatronics, Industrial, System) or Economics (Supply chain, Logistics, Procurement)
  • Communication and organization skills
  • IT experience: MS Office packet, Lotus Notes and SAP
  • Fluent in English, willing to learn German