Indirect Buyer

Responsibility
- n Support calculation of material costs/BOM within project acquisition
- n Self dependent handling of all processes within purchasing as core Project Development Team member for assigned projects
- n Preparation of decision documents in consultation with superior
- n Implementation of targets for BOM and tool investments
- n Preparation and evaluation of make-or-buy-concepts
- n Preparation of RFQ for new parts and changes within project
- n Design and coordination of supplier selection for new projects in collaboration with Commodity Purchasing
- n Price negotiations with supplier supported by Commodity
- n Preparation and presentation of SDM to finalize supplier selection within sourcing committee
- n Order of materials within prototyping and pilot components, order of tools and changes of tools
- n Ensure supplier schedules are met and within budget
- n Data administration within ERP system
- n Initiate actions to reduce costs within project
- Skills
- n Technical degree or degree in economics with technical affinity or comparable education with further specific education
- n First relevant experiences during internships
- n Proficiency in English
- n Safe handling of MS Office and SAP MM
- n Strong negotiation skills
- n Negotiation skills with distinctive target orientation
- n Ability to work under pressure and pronounced solution-based approach
- n Analytical, interdepartmental and customer oriented thinking and acting
- n Communication skills to built up networks internal/external
- n Knowledge in cost analysis
- n Establish price agreements for components and tools within target
- n Prepare SDM incl. recommendation of the award contract
- n Escalation to superior and project manager
- n Authority to sign for orders according to authority list within purchasing to a max. of $25,000 after approval process
- n Adherence of BOM targets according to PDC requirements
- n PPAP in time
- n PO in timeConsulting of R&D regarding production-conforming design
- Participation in Risk Analysis and support in the preparation of contract documentation (book of duty) Controlling of the APQP-Process for supplier parts from product design untill transfer to Webasto plant Evaluation of Feasibility Studies of Suppliers
- Documentation and tracking of APQP status and progress
- Documentation and tracking of APQP status and progress
- Preparation, Validation and Approval of PPAP/PPF
- Root cause analysis in case of technical deviations as well as definition and follow-up of necessary corrective actions; Escalation to Head of ASQE
- Securing of compliance of the Webasto PEP process and use of the SIPOCs
- Preparation and update of the APQP status for PM and escalation of deviations to the project plan
- Responsible for vendor parts until GW 5

Pay: $25,000.00 - $40,000.00 per month

**Experience**:

- Negotiation: 3 years (required)
- New Projects: 2 years (required)

Work Location: In person