Category Purchaser Advanced Elastomer Technologies (m/f/d)
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Category Purchaser Advanced Elastomer Technologies BA SAM (m/f/d) - Procurement (On-Site) Lead the development of a worldwide material and supplier strategy for the area of Advanced Elastomer Technologies under consideration of AUMOVIO's and the Category requirements and Strategy. As Category Purchaser Advanced Elastomer Technologies you will be part of the international purchasing team within the Automotive Procurement of AUMOVIO, BA SAM. You will lead an international supplier in all commercial matters and act as a supplier champion inside of our global purchasing organization. This means as well, leading a supplier base in a challenging, volatile environment within an transforming industry on the way to an sustainable and emission free future. So, if you would like to be part of this transformation by actively shaping the automotive future, you should apply for our open position! Besides this, your additional tasks will be: Actively influencing the sourcing process by (supplier selection, price negotiations taking into consideration advanced negotiation concepts, closure of legally binding contracts, sourcing decisions); Conducting annual price negotiations, supporting improvement programs with suppliers, re-design to cost measures as well as other cost reduction programs; Supporting the development of a worldwide material and supplier strategy taking into account the requirements & strategy of AUMOVIO and the individual Category; Investigation, Implementation and Execution of market analyses; Supporting the strategy definition process with cross functional partners, implementation of strategy in all relevant Business Units worldwide; Driving and supporting pooling activities with external cooperation partners; Academic degree in economics, business administration, engineering or mechanical engineering; Long Term of professional experience in Purchasing/ customer or supplier-oriented function; Long Term experience in the automotive industry requested; Creativity to think beyond borders and existing processes - to develop new sourcing models/ new supply chain models/ new supplier concepts to ensure future competitiveness; Working independently, self-responsible and having high self-motivation; Ability to challenge & to compromise; Deep knowledge in MS Office software; Business fluent English language skills in written and spoken; Stress resistance, conflict solving abilities, assertiveness; Intercultural sensitivity; Willingness to travel (about 20%).
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