About this role
Objective of the position Assure and optimize procurement of direct and indirect material for the DRX Group for a commodity, especially cost reduction, taking into account quality aspects; primary contact person to supplier (‘owner’ of supplier). Principal activities Act as internal and external contact person within his/her own area of expertise; cooperate in internal working groups Create internal publications (e.g. documentation, etc.) and present as required (internally) Recognize general need for continuing education in his/her own field within the company; plan and conduct internal and external training on complex topics, both domestically and in other countries Support in determining and optimizing internal standards and processes within his/her own area of expertise Observe/identify trends in his/her area of expertise in order to develop concepts; suggest recommendations for action (e.g. Observe and analyze the applicable procurement markets, etc.) Conduct mainly conceptual activities within his/her area of expertise Control and manage long-term strategic supplier relationships as owner of the supplier, escalates issues as needed to Mgmt. Cooperate with Global Lead Buyers and within the international purchasing network Support the MM technical project leader during the project phase Request, compare and evaluate extensive bids, taking into account price, quality, delivery performance and technology; conduct cost reduction actions according to activity plans and targets set Identify and realize cost-savings potentials
Requirements: Professional career
BD in Business, Engineering, Finance, Supply Chain, or related field. Relevant experience: Contract Negotiations Automotive Product Knowledge DPM English: Bussiness Level Technical knowledge: Norm IATF 16949 ISO14001/ISO 45001 Product integrity Specific customer requirements Statistical tools Troubleshooting Tools Risk analysis