Your Key Responsibilities

• Coordination and steering of Pneumatics, Hydraulics, Personal Protective Equipment, & Standard / Catalog Equipment purchases for US & Canada, including negotiating the associated purchasing costs.
• Development and implementation of a regional purchasing strategy in alignment with the specialist areas and contact partners.
• Identification and initiation of savings projects and workshops between suppliers and/or plant stakeholders to reduce total costs (i.e. specification adaptions, make-or-buy, cost value analyses).
• Leading pricing, conditions, and contract negotiations as well as RFQs for relevant suppliers.
• Improve company cash-flow through extension of payment terms with suppliers.
• Establish & manage preferred suppliers, while leveraging company's total volume.
• Risk management and task force/troubleshooting with regards to quality/delivery issues for all relevant suppliers assigned.

Your Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Purchasing, Engineering or related field
• 3 to 5+ years of relevant experience
• Experience in purchasing and negotiations
• Able to manage complex projects while meeting due dates & targets
• Demonstrated leadership skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate cross-functional teams to achieve results. 
• Experience of working in a high-paced automotive manufacturing environment 
• Analytical mindset with the ability to analyze complex problems, identify root causes, and develop data-driven solutions.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the US

Our Offering

• Medical, dental and vision insurance 

• Life insurance and 401k eligible with up to 6% company match 

• Regular employee appreciation and company events 

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