Commodity Buyer - Hannover, Deutschland - Clarios

Clarios

Geprüftes Unternehmen

Hannover, Deutschland

vor 2 Wochen

Geschrieben von:

Lena Wagner

beBee Recruiter

Beschreibung

What you will do

As a Commodity Buyer (M/F/d) you will report to the Procurement Manager EMEA and support the Procurement organizations strategy for specific indirect 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 indirect 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:

Develops, supports and implements negotiation strategy for regional materials including indirect materials.
Analyzes regional material acquisition and develops strategic plans for maximizing efficiencies and maintaining a high quality of customer services.
Direct supplier selection, negotiate and interpret contracts between Clarios and material suppliers.
Demonstrates accountability for functional, business and broad company objectives. Integrates and support development of processes that meet business needs across the organization for specific commodity responsibility.
Involved in long term strategic planning. This role contributes to the overall strategy and manages complex issues within functional areas of expertise.
Interact on a periodic, continuing basis with cross functional and cross regional colleagues
Provides 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.
Develops/supports budgets/standard cost for quarterly/annual operating and long range planning for the defined commodity.
Supports development and monitor production capacity strategy with suppliers.
Develops suppliers and support improving their Quality, Productivity, Conversion Cost and Delivery
Identifies and determines 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 purchasing or other industrial function- Knowledge of purchasing practices and applicable laws and regulations- Proficient negotiation skills- Proficient supplier relationship management skills Very good MS Office skills- Very good communications skills with the ability to read, write and communicate fluently in English and German, 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 trust-based 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
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 lives.

We answer to the planet with a rigorous ESG focus - advancing best-in-class sustainability practices and advocating for them across our industry.

We recover, recycle and reuse up to 99% of our battery materials. Clarios is a Brookfield portfolio company.