Commodity Buyer

**We open up your world with every drive** Would you like to work on the development of roof systems for future car models together with some of the market leaders in the automotive industry? Inalfa Roof Systems is a world leading supplier for OEM automotive roof systems and still growing strong. Are you ready to grow with us? Procure/purchase and set supplier strategy for all required materials and components for Inalfa Roof Systems products related to the assigned commodity. Your Main Tasks and Responsibilities Are: ----------------------------------------- * Achieving annual cost reduction objectives for the assigned commodity by negotiation, resourcing, or Value Analyzing Value Engineering. * Plans, organizes, directs, and controls activities related to the procurement function for the assigned commodity. * Analyzes market and delivery conditions to determine present and future material availability and prepares market analysis reports for the assigned commodity. * Utilizes appropriate cost analysis, negotiation, and purchasing techniques to ensure quality, price, delivery, and service. * Initiate, lead/manage, and actively support cost reduction initiatives. Ensure appropriate detailed cost analysis and negotiations are performed to achieve best value. * Identifies, selects, and maintains suppliers that provide high quality products and services at a competitive price whilst maintaining the highest code of ethics and conduct for the assigned commodity. * Reviews purchase order claims and contracts for conformance to company policy. * Negotiates relevant contracts for the assigned commodity. (MPA´s) * Set suppliers selection/strategy for assigned commodity in line with Purchasing Council and CPO (Chief Purchasing Officer). * Find synergies between Regional Commodity and Project Purchasing, identifying and seizing opportunities to leverage suppliers for further cost reductions on existing business in exchange for new business. * Make use of SMS (Supplier Management Score) reports and supplier risk management tools to set supplier strategy. * Negotiates best terms and conditions. * Provide quarterly reports identifying activities/accomplishments/commodity strategy for the assigned commodity. * Participate with Supplier Quality Department in supplier development & supplier systems and quality audits. * Schedule & lead strategic business reviews annually with key suppliers. * Support the project team during kick off review meetings related to the assigned commodity. * Proactively support, control and co-ordinate regional change management process for the assigned commodity * Able to perform an introduction of suppliers. * Solving escalations for heavy incidents with and at suppliers * ... What Do We Expect from You: --------------------------- * Education: Bachelor’s degree or experience equivalent. * Experience and capability: More than 5 years of experience in the automotive industry within direct material in the purchasing department. * Annual Budget * Negotiation Skills * Engineering changes process * Supplier on boarding * Cost model implementation * Supplier Selection * Purchasing KPI´s * Supplier Business Review   **What can you expect from us?**  * Savings Fund. * Food Coupons. * Medical Insurance. * Life Insurance. Our Core Values are **One Inalfa, Ownership, Ambition and Progress.** **WE ARE IN IT TO WIN IT!** Does this sound interesting to you? Don't hesitate and submit your application today. Location -------- NA Shared Services Center Time Type --------- Full time Contact Person -------------- Lucia Arechiga Carvajal