Category Purchasing Specialist
Location:
Arad, RO
Entry Level:
Professionals (3+ years)
Function:
Purchasing
Type of Contract:
Permanent
Job ID:
32798
Webasto is looking for:
RESPONSABILITIES:
- Implementing strategies for negotiating category purchase agreements based on in-depth knowledge of foreign and domestic markets for optimum pricing and terms
- Purchasing categories in accordance with approved buying programs, using trade judgment in implementation and/or the established procurement policy
- Ensuring the availability of materials in the supply chain as scheduled and maintaining the inventory at minimum acceptable levels
- Monitors inventory requests, production schedules and purchase requisitions to coordinate purchasing activities for current/anticipated demand of materials and services
- Identifies and selects suppliers that meet the organization’s standards of price, quality and delivery
- Handles relevant purchasing processes (within defined category/program/etc.) in a less complex, mainly moderate/regional environment
- Develops, coordinates and implements the purchasing strategy within a less complex, moderate/regional category/program
- Sets-up and develops a strategic supplier base within the defined category/program
- Coordinates and executes sourcing processes for category/program (supplier selection, RFQ, negotiation, source decision matrix, sourcing committee)
- Conducts contract negotiations with suppliers with rather moderate business volume
- Reviews consistently, supports quality and competitiveness of suppliers and develops corrective actions if needed
- Coordinates and executes sourcing processes for category (support and steer supplier selection; negotiation; sourcing committee)
COMPETENCIES:
- Strong communication and networking skills
- University dregree, technical studies
- Analytical, interdisciplinary and entrepreneurial thinking and acting
- Reliable and well structured way of working
- Digital affinity
- First negotiation experience
- Basic understanding of the requirements of the IATF16949
A Plus in benefits
With us, you can receive a package of numerous benefits—including flexible working hours, meal tickets, medical insurance for you and your family, development programs, foreign language courses, Christmas and Easter bonuses.