Buyer

**LOCATION**:Acuna / Coahuila (MX-COA), Mexico | **BRAND**: Bendix | **REQUISITION ID**:954 |** JOB GRADE**:16**JOB DESCRIPTION**:**Position Summary**:Manage the Supply base to meet the strategic objectives of Global Purchasing Excellence (GPE) and the needs of the Customer (Internal / External), Product Business Team’s (PBT’s) and Manufacturing - in terms of Quality, Cost, Delivery, and commercial terms. Responsible for assigned commodity(s) as well as related sourcing strategies, cost reduction matters, and supplier relationships.**Essential Functions**:- Develop, implement and manage commodity strategy; evaluate and select suppliers, including global opportunities, negotiation of supply agreements and rationalization of the current supply base.- Develop and execute cost reduction and productivity initiatives directly aligned with commodity strategy; execute cost reduction programs including project management of supplier transitions.- Drive continuous improvement in the supply chain in support of business goals utilizing long-term agreements and value engineering.- Develop and implement actions to achieve supply chain management goals for commodity: 0 PPM, 100% delivery performance, productivity.- Support and/or lead supplier quality improvement programs related to managed commodity.- Develop and manage strategic supplier relationships while supporting Bendix / KB supply chain strategies and leveraging global synergies.- Provide support to plants for strategic and supplier performance issues.**Knowledge**:- Knows and applies concepts, practices and procedures of supply base management methodologies.- Understands concepts of production control, material planning, and MRP.- Possess sound knowledge of acquisition regulations.- Possesses solid knowledge regarding the legal requirements associated with purchasing goods and services both domestic and international.*****Experience**:- Minimum 5-7 years of previous tactical and strategic experience as a Buyer or purchasing representative. Manufacturing based industry preferred. Tactical/Strategic- Experience in global purchasing organization with usage of ERP, SAP preferred.- Experience utilizing multiple approaches to achieve cost reduction, participated/lead negotiations, design changes, and joint supplier programs- Understanding of tooling concepts preferred.*****Skills**:- Exposure to a global matrix organization while assisting to drive superior results.- Exhibits eagerness to acquire leadership skills with ability to motivate oneself and foster individual professional development.- Strong problem-solving skills, including active listening, identifying the issue, and driving solutions.- Strong ability to multitask, quickly pivot, be target-oriented, with high attention to detail.- Highly results driven with the ability to demonstrate supplier improvement and implement cost reduction programs.- Self-starter, possessing a high degree of self-motivation, creative in nature with the ability to think outside of the box while remaining one step ahead of the problem.- Demonstrated project management skills that include utilizing an organized approach, setting priorities, identifying risks and opportunities, managing resources, milestones, and costs in a matrix/cross-functional organization.- Highly organized with the ability to prioritize exceptionally well.- Strong communication skills, interpersonal and intercultural sensitivity with the ability to work across all Knorr-Bremse regions and locations.- Flexible to changes in a fast-paced environment.- Developing negotiation skills.**Education**:- Bachelor’s degree required; Business, Supply Chain Management or Engineering degree preferred.- CPM / CPIM a plus.- Green Belt certification preferred.**What does Bendix have to offer you?**:- Work-life balance that includes Paid Vacation & Holiday Paid Time Off- Vacation Premium- Life insurance- Christmas Bonus- Educational assistance program- Wellness program- Saving Fund- Pantry Vouchers- Permits paid for: Marriage or Death of a direct relative- Attendance Bonuses- Cafeteria Subsidy- Subsidy for prescription glasses- Medical service in plant- Recognition programs- Gym