Indirect Buyer

Working at Freudenberg: "We will wow your world" This is our promise. As a global technology group, we not only make the world cleaner, healthier and more comfortable, but also offer our 52,000 employees a networked and diverse environment where everyone can thrive individually. Be surprised and experience your own wow moments. We at Freudenberg-NOK Sealing Technologies run the business operations of Freudenberg Sealing Technologies (FST) in the Americas. Being part of the global Freudenberg Group, our company is a leading producer of advanced sealing technologies for automotive and general industries. Freudenberg-NOK Sealing Technologies is a joint venture between Freudenberg and NOK Corp. in Japan, is headquartered in Plymouth, MI, operates more than 20 facilities and employs about 4,700 people across the Americas. Some of your Benefits Diversity & Inclusion Paid Holidays Personal Development Vacation International Opportunities - Queretaro - On-Site Freudenberg-NOK Sealing Technologies de Mexico S.A. de C.V. INDIRECT BUYER **Responsibilities**: - Manages the purchase order process by sourcing approved goods/services from nominated vendors - Identifies supply chain continuous improvement opportunities - Manages inventory of specific raw materials and determines appropriate replenishment schedules - Develops and support the development of strategies - Communicates and cultivates relationships with suppliers - Develops, improves, standardizes and implements documents - Maintains the integrity data in all systems - Updates and maintains purchase order information. - Coordinates review meetings with multiple functions - Coordinates with Purchasing for production component ordering - Coordinates with Warehouse to identify space requirements - Coordinates with customer service to ensure customer/item set-up - Coordinates with corporate supply chain for pricing set-up - Coordinate with Finance and Marketing when corrections/adjustments are required - Responsible for spare parts & MRO purchasing process administration with each shift personal - Handle and follow up for spare and MRO material master creation or updates with Key user - Define the minimum and maximum inventories of all indirect materials according to the supplier's delivery times and production requirements **Qualifications**: - Bachelor’s Degree in Relevant Field; advanced degree preferred or compensating years of experience - Specified Years of Industry-relevant professional experience - Relevant certifications, system experience, and training - Professional-Level English language skills preferred - Communication & Collaboration: Communicates clearly and concisely, while engaging proactively with colleagues at all levels of the organization. - Value for Customers: Anticipates, understands and meets internal/external customers’ needs and expectations. Develops solutions based on a customer centric approach. - Innovation: Drives and supports innovative ideas, while taking informed risks to seek and develop new or improved solutions. - Drive & Execution: Proactively identifies what needs to be done and takes action. Explores new ways and pursues new opportunities. The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Additional Information Yolanda Bravo +52