Job Description
Indirect Purchasing Specialist

Make individual mobility more enjoyable and sustainable by advancing technology and people – As one of the top 100 automotive suppliers worldwide, Webasto actively shapes the transformation of the industry through expertise and forward-thinking solutions. Our goal is to make mobility a full sensory experience, working toward more comfort, wind in your hair, the perfect temperature in any season, and driving with a clear conscience – for a safe and sustainable future. We bring joy to mobility – are you in?

You can look forward to these exciting tasks

  • Coordinate and manage regionally and cross-divisionally the Procurement Category Logistics Service Provider (LSP) consisting of Transportation, Warehousing, and 4PL Services 
  • Analyze the US Supply Market and identify suitable providers, cost reduction potentials, and concept savings ideas, in close collaboration with your colleagues from the related functional stakeholder departments 
  • Develop and manage the regional Supply Base for logistics services with continuous improvement of the portfolio
  • Create a competitive Supplier portfolio to fulfill business needs in terms of cost competitiveness, technology, quality, supply, environmental and ethical capabilities
  • Autonomously plan and execute price and contract negotiations, using innovative and state-of-the-art Procurement tools and processes 
  • Deploy KPI Reports and Procurement Analytics for controlling of the Procurement contribution on a Total Cost Level
  • Contribution to Global Logistics strategy roadmap and sustainability targets 
  • Shape the regional strategies for sourcing of Logistics & Packaging within the US/MX
  • Establishment of Carrier service levels and rate agreements
  • Act as primary liaison between the carriers and Webasto SCM plant teams

 

This is what you bring to us

  • Bachelor’s degree required and 5+ years of experience in Transportation
  • Proven experience of successful negotiations in large volume and complex logistics agreements as well as knowledgeable in financials and cost structures 
  • In dept knowledge of the US (or MX) transportation market Carrier service providers 
  • Background in Carrier Management and Development 
  • Knowledge in sourcing warehousing services and in the packaging industry is a bonus, Excellent presentation and data analytics skills, Profound relationship management skills 
  • Spanish language knowledge would be a bonus (for US), For MX fluent English is a must

 

What we offer you

  • Competitive pay
  • Health coverage for you and your family
  • Generous number of vacation days each year
  • Paid sick time
  • 401k with company match

 

Applications from qualified individuals with disabilities are expressly welcome.

Your contact person:
Mario Magrini, People & Organization Lexington, KY 

Get to know us here and find out why we are passionate about attracting talent to Webasto.
We look forward to receiving your online application!

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Webasto is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate against race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran or military status, or any other legally protected status.

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Information at a Glance
Job area:  Purchasing
Entry Level:  Professionals (3+ years)
Req Id:  35540
Job Location:  Auburn Hills, 2500 Executive Hills Blvd, MI | Lexington, 2200 Innovation Dr, KY

Purchasing & Supplier Quality is crucial to our success as a global provider of innovative mobility solutions. As part of the procurement team, you actively help shape the future of mobility. Close collaboration with all business areas ensures the definition and implementation of commodity group strategies, while commercial negotiations have a direct impact on the company's success. Selecting the best and most innovative suppliers guarantees the highest quality standards, as well as sustainable and innovative products. The tasks in procurement are as diverse as they are essential to success.

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