Program Buyer - Nuernberg, Deutschland - Leggett & Platt

Leggett & Platt

Geprüftes Unternehmen

Nuernberg, Deutschland

vor 2 Wochen

Geschrieben von:

Lena Wagner

beBee Recruiter

Beschreibung

We, at Leggett & Platt Inc., are searching for a Program Buyer within our Purchasing
team to help support our Automotive business.

Did you know we are the world's leading designer and manufacturer of seating support and comfort systems for transportation manufacturers, as well as tier one and two suppliers within the automotive industry? Our automotive products fall into four primary groups:
Seating and Lumbar support, Wireless Charging, Motors and Actuators, and Mechanical Cables.

If you join our team, your work will ensure people across the world have a little more comfort in their lives.

As a Program Buyer you will have the opportunity to contribute within a Program Core Team.

Your contributions will have a direct impact on the business by providing the team with reliable cost information for potential new orders and projects in the development phase.

The team you will be working with is collaborative, and values the challenges of todays' supply chain.

So, what will you be doing as a Program Buyer?

Under the direction of the Category Manager, you will work to execute the purchasing strategy within assigned programs
As a member of the Program Core Team, you will work to achieve all key program deliverables (cost, quality, schedule, service, etc.)
Responsible for preparing and presenting procurement documentation
Identify and implement supplier cost reduction initiatives
Manage the interface between the program team and suppliers and work closely with Category Management to integrate suppliers as early as possible
Work closely with selected suppliers to develop improvement opportunities (design / cost)
Manage cost and schedule during product development in close coordination with supplier development
Provide necessary support, information and updates to the project team

To be successful in this role, you'll need:

Masters or Bachelors degree in a Technical function, or relevant experience
First professional experience in international procurement of technical products / components in the automotive industry
Good communication skills and excellent negotiation skills
Ability to work under pressure and with a strong solution orientation in global teams
Fluency in English is mandatory
Customeroriented thinking and acting as well as high adherence to delivery dates
Understanding of processes according to ISO 9001 / IATF 16949, VDA
Broad knowledge of manufacturing processes and experience in interpreting and analyzing a CBD
Willingness to travel internationally and intercultural understanding
Good knowledge of MS Office tools

Things we consider a plus

Basic knowledge of commercial contract law

What to Do Next

Our Values
Our values speak to our shared beliefs, and describe how we approach working together.

Put People First reflects our commitment to safety and care of each other, learning and development, and creating an inclusive environment of mutual respect, empathy and belonging.
Do the Right Thing focuses us on acting with honesty and integrity, delivering the results the right way, taking pride in our work, and speaking the truth good or bad.
Do Great Work Together occurs when we engage without hierarchy, collaborate as a team, embrace challenges, and work for the good of all of us.
Take Ownership and Raise the Bar demonstrates our responsibility to add value and make a difference, challenge the status quo and biases to make things better, foster innovative and creative solutions to drive impact, and explore new perspectives and embrace change.

Our Commitment to You

We're actively taking steps to make sure our culture is inclusive and that our processes and practices promote equity for all.

Leggett & Platt is comprised of people of all abilities, gender identities and expressions, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, veteran status, and more.

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