Commodity Buyer - Hannover, Deutschland - Clarios

Clarios

Geprüftes Unternehmen

Hannover, Deutschland

vor 1 Woche

Geschrieben von:

Lena Wagner

beBee Recruiter

Beschreibung

What you will do

As a Commodity Buyer (M/F/d) you will report to the Director Lead & Recycling EMEA and support the Procurement organizations strategy for specific direct materials, with emphasis on identification of cost reduction opportunities, budget development/maintenance and procurement process improvements.

Furthermore, you will manage the overall direction, processes and spend associated for specific direct materials.

In this role, you will be responsible for the development of sourcing strategies, translate strategy into objectives/action plans and drive execution of the objectives for assigned commodities aligned with the business/sourcing strategy & corporate goals.

The Commodity Buyer is results-driven about business cost reduction, revenue increasing initiatives, aggregating supplier volume/reducing price, & utilizing tools/identifying opportunities for e-processes while increasing capacity and driving controllership.

The role will be based in our Clarios EMEA headquarters office in Hanover, Germany.

Main Responsibilities:

You will be responsible for all operational and advanced purchasing activities while ensuring compliance with overall Clarios objectives and strategies within agreed budget
You analyse the global material acquisition and developing of strategic plans for maximizing efficiencies and maintaining a high quality of customer services
Direct supplier selection, negotiate and interpret contracts between Clarios and global material suppliers
You will be involved in the development and archiving of relevant strategies for these commodities with the respective stakeholders, and translating strategies into objectives/action plans & driving execution of the objectives for assigned commodities aligned with the business & corporate goals
You will take over the demonstration of accountability for functional, business and broad company objectives. The Commodity Buyer integrates and supports the development of processes that meet business needs across the organization for specific commodity responsibility
You interact on a periodic, continuing basis with cross functional and cross regional colleagues
You provide for the evaluation of supplier quotations utilizing appropriate negotiation and procurement analysis techniques and implementation of proper contracts with emphasis on quality, price, delivery, and service necessary to meet requirements
You will be involved in long term strategic planning. This role contributes to the overall strategy and manages complex issues within functional areas of expertise
You will develop/support budgets/standard cost for quarterly/annual operating and longrange planning for the defined commodity
You support development and monitor production capacity strategy with suppliers
You develop suppliers and support improving their Quality, Productivity, Conversion Cost and Delivery
You identify and determine strategy to implement process and tool improvements for strategic sourcing, tactical buying, and supplier payment

What we look for

Required

Specific Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Engineering or similar
Several years of work experiences in a in Procurement, Sales, Program Management or similar
Knowledge of purchasing practices and applicable laws and regulations
Work experience in purchasing Metals, Poly or Lead would be a plus
Proficient negotiation skills
Proficient supplier relationship management skills
Very good MS Office skills
Willingness to travel (up to 15%)
Very good communications skills with the ability to read, write and communicate fluently in English, other European languages are a plus

What we offer you

As a technology leader with strong brand (i.e. VARTA and OPTIMA), Clarios notably lives on the creativity, capability and satisfaction of its employees.

Therefore, we offer people with drive and power many good reasons to join us:

Working in an international environment
Strong commitment to integrity, values, social engagement, and sustainability
Company pension scheme
Flexible and trustbased working hours
Company kindergarten
Mobile work policy
Leisure activities, e.g. photography club or dragon boating
Well being, e.g. gym and physiotherapist at Hannover Campus
Team events, e.g. public viewing, 96Plus Winter Barbecue
Two Canteens at Hannover Campus
Modern office environment
Internal Learning Academy and EMEA Mentoring Program
Well advanced Onboarding process and Buddy Program
Job Ticket and Company Bike Leasing
Support in relocating and finding a flat (depending on individual factors)

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About Clarios:
Clarios is the global leader in advanced, low-voltage battery technologies for mobility. We power progress through ever-smarter solutions for virtually every kind of vehicle. With 16,000 employees in over 140 countries, we bring deep expertise to our Aftermarket and OEM partners, and reliability, safety and comfort to everyday l