Category Purchasing Specialist

Location: 

Arad, RO

Entry Level:  Professionals (3+ years)
Function:  Purchasing
Type of Contract:  Permanent
Job ID:  32798
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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.