Buyer - MRO

Mubea Engineering AG

Florence, KY

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), Advertising, Automation, Automotive Engineering, Automotive Industry, Automotive Manufacturing, Benchmarking, Budgeting, Capital Expenditure (CAPEX), Change Requests/Orders, Communication Skills, Continuous Improvement, Contract Management, Contract Review, Corporate Compliance, Cost Control, Cross-Functional, Data Analysis, Data Quality, Detail Oriented, Documentation, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Finance, Interpersonal Skills, Lead Generation, Leadership, Machine Tool, Maintain Compliance, Market Analysis, Market Trend Analysis, Metrics, Multitasking, Negotiation Skills, Organizational Skills, Performance Analysis, Pricing, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Procurement Management, Procurement Strategy, Purchase Orders, Purchasing/Procurement, Record Keeping, Regulatory Compliance, Request for Proposals (RFP), SAP, Sales, Scorecarding, Service Level Agreement (SLA), Sourcing Strategy, Stability Analysis, Statement of Work (SOW), Supplier Relationship Management (SRM), Supply Chain, Time Management, Total Cost of Ownership, Trend Analysis, Vendor/Supplier Evaluation, Vendor/Supplier Management, Vendor/Supplier Planning, Vendor/Supplier Relations, Vendor/Supplier Selection, Vlookups
LOCATION
Florence, KY
POSTED
30+ days ago

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About Mubea

Coordinates activities involved with procuring indirect goods and services such as equipment, tools, parts, supplies, and advertising, for organization by performing the following duties:

Job summary

  • Key Responsibilities

1) Commodity Ownership & Sourcing

Own assigned commodity categories and sourcing strategy. Lead RFQs: define scope, evaluate bids, and negotiate pricing and terms. Select, onboard, and manage suppliers; maintain approved supplier list. Support Lead Buyer and execute commodity strategies aligned with business needs.

2) Supplier Management & Market Insight

Manage supplier relationships and performance. Monitor supplier capabilities, risks, and market trends. Evaluate supplier financial stability and capacity. Conduct market analysis, identify new sources, and assess global suppliers. Ensure supplier compliance with company standards.

3) Cost Savings & Value Delivery

Drive cost reduction using TCO, benchmarking, rate optimization, and consolidation. Develop and execute cost savings and cost avoidance plans. Track savings with Finance. Reduce inventory through supplier consolidation and planning. Align contracts to achieve best value for indirect spend.

4) Purchase Order & Contract Execution

Create and manage purchase orders, service agreements, and change orders. Review and support contracts (MSA, SOW, SLA, NDA, T&Cs). Negotiate short- and long-term agreements (1-, 3-, 5-year). Maintain contract documentation and compliance.

5) Data Integrity & Reporting

Maintain accurate data in SAP and procurement systems. Track costs, supplier performance, inventory, and procurement metrics. Analyze data using Excel (PivotTables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, Power Query). Maintain procurement records for audits and reporting.

6) Continuous Improvement & Compliance

Improve procurement processes, cycle time, and automation. Support catalog enablement and standardization. Ensure compliance with procurement policies, ethics, and audit requirements. Support speed-to-market through efficient purchasing.

7) Cross-Functional Collaboration

Partner with Operations, Engineering, Facilities, IT, Finance, and Legal. Act as Regional Buyer to support local and global needs. Communicate with suppliers, internal teams, and leadership. Ensure cost, quality, timing, and technical requirements are met.

8) Special Projects

Support commodity strategy and procurement initiatives. Lead or assist with special projects. Ensure projects meet budget, timeline, and deliverables.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field (preferred).
  • 2-3 years of experience in purchasing, procurement, or supply chain.
  • Proven track record of measurable cost savings and effective supplier negotiations.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; creative, structured problem-solving mindset.
  • Highly organized, detail-oriented; able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • SAP Experience

Preferred Education and Experience:

  • A master's degree in related field
  • Experience in automotive manufacturing and /or engineering and sales driven businesses
  • Experience working in a Germany based (international) organization
  • Preferred: exposure to automotive standards (supplier scorecards, APQP awareness for tooling/capex), basic TCO and should-cost methods, and contract/SOW fundamentals

Your profile

In addition to a competitive pay structure, Mubea offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes: medical, dental and vision insurance coverage, onsite medical facility for employees and dependents, life insurance, matching 401(k) program, tuition reimbursement, and paid time off.

What we offer

Since 1916 Mubea, a German, family-owned automotive supplier, has focused on lightweight construction for heavy-duty suspension components and related products. We are the market leader in many segments of the spring industry supplying the world car manufacturers and leading Tier 1 system suppliers.

Mubea leads in innovation, design, development, and production of engine, suspension, transmission and body components. Our international standards are based on our technological developments and the most important objectives of the automobile industry: the sustained reduction of fuel consumption and emission levels.

For more information visit www.mubea.com.

Jobnumber

NAM01635

Country

USA

Location

Florence, KY

Functional Area

Purchasing

Experience Level

Professionals

About Mubea

Coordinates activities involved with procuring indirect goods and services such as equipment, tools, parts, supplies, and advertising, for organization by performing the following duties:

Job summary

  • Key Responsibilities

1) Commodity Ownership & Sourcing

Own assigned commodity categories and sourcing strategy. Lead RFQs: define scope, evaluate bids, and negotiate pricing and terms. Select, onboard, and manage suppliers; maintain approved supplier list. Support Lead Buyer and execute commodity strategies aligned with business needs.

2) Supplier Management & Market Insight

Manage supplier relationships and performance. Monitor supplier capabilities, risks, and market trends. Evaluate supplier financial stability and capacity. Conduct market analysis, identify new sources, and assess global suppliers. Ensure supplier compliance with company standards.

3) Cost Savings & Value Delivery

Drive cost reduction using TCO, benchmarking, rate optimization, and consolidation. Develop and execute cost savings and cost avoidance plans. Track savings with Finance. Reduce inventory through supplier consolidation and planning. Align contracts to achieve best value for indirect spend.

4) Purchase Order & Contract Execution

Create and manage purchase orders, service agreements, and change orders. Review and support contracts (MSA, SOW, SLA, NDA, T&Cs). Negotiate short- and long-term agreements (1-, 3-, 5-year). Maintain contract documentation and compliance.

5) Data Integrity & Reporting

Maintain accurate data in SAP and procurement systems. Track costs, supplier performance, inventory, and procurement metrics. Analyze data using Excel (PivotTables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, Power Query). Maintain procurement records for audits and reporting.

6) Continuous Improvement & Compliance

Improve procurement processes, cycle time, and automation. Support catalog enablement and standardization. Ensure compliance with procurement policies, ethics, and audit requirements. Support speed-to-market through efficient purchasing.

7) Cross-Functional Collaboration

Partner with Operations, Engineering, Facilities, IT, Finance, and Legal. Act as Regional Buyer to support local and global needs. Communicate with suppliers, internal teams, and leadership. Ensure cost, quality, timing, and technical requirements are met.

8) Special Projects

Support commodity strategy and procurement initiatives. Lead or assist with special projects. Ensure projects meet budget, timeline, and deliverables.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field (preferred).
  • 2-3 years of experience in purchasing, procurement, or supply chain.
  • Proven track record of measurable cost savings and effective supplier negotiations.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; creative, structured problem-solving mindset.
  • Highly organized, detail-oriented; able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • SAP Experience

Preferred Education and Experience:

  • A master's degree in related field
  • Experience in automotive manufacturing and /or engineering and sales driven businesses
  • Experience working in a Germany based (international) organization
  • Preferred: exposure to automotive standards (supplier scorecards, APQP awareness for tooling/capex), basic TCO and should-cost methods, and contract/SOW fundamentals

Your profile

In addition to a competitive pay structure, Mubea offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes: medical, dental and vision insurance coverage, onsite medical facility for employees and dependents, life insurance, matching 401(k) program, tuition reimbursement, and paid time off.

What we offer

Since 1916 Mubea, a German, family-owned automotive supplier, has focused on lightweight construction for heavy-duty suspension components and related products. We are the market leader in many segments of the spring industry supplying the world car manufacturers and leading Tier 1 system suppliers.

Mubea leads in innovation, design, development, and production of engine, suspension, transmission and body components. Our international standards are based on our technological developments and the most important objectives of the automobile industry: the sustained reduction of fuel consumption and emission levels.

For more information visit www.mubea.com.

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