Buyer 2

Knorr-Bremse•Avon, OH

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Manage the supply base to meet the strategic objectives of Global Purchasing Excellence and the needs of internal and external customers, Product Business Teams, and Manufacturing in terms of quality, cost, delivery, and commercial terms. The role is responsible for assigned commodities and related sourcing strategies, cost reduction matters, and supplier relationships. Develop and manage commodity strategies, select and negotiate with suppliers, pursue global sourcing opportunities, and rationalize the supply base. Lead cost reduction and productivity initiatives, including supplier transitions, and drive supply-chain improvement through long-term agreements and value engineering. Support supplier quality improvement and strategic supplier relationships, and assist plants with supplier performance and strategic issues.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required.
Minimum 3–5 years of tactical and strategic experience as a Buyer or purchasing representative.
Knowledge of supply-base management methodologies, production control, material planning, MRP, acquisition regulations, and legal requirements for domestic and international purchasing.
Experience using multiple approaches to achieve cost reduction, participating in or leading negotiations, design changes, and joint supplier programs.
Strong problem-solving, multitasking, prioritization, organization, communication, interpersonal, and intercultural skills.
Demonstrated project-management skills, including setting priorities, identifying risks and opportunities, managing resources, milestones, and costs in a matrix or cross-functional organization.
Ability to work across Knorr-Bremse regions and locations and adapt to a fast-paced environment.
Developing negotiation skills.

Nice To Haves

Manufacturing-industry experience.
Experience in a global purchasing organization and use of ERP systems; SAP preferred.
Understanding of tooling concepts.
Business, Supply Chain Management, or Engineering degree preferred.
CPM or CPIM certification.
Green Belt certification.

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and manage commodity strategies.
Evaluate and select suppliers, including global opportunities; negotiate supply agreements and rationalize the current supply base.
Develop and execute cost-reduction and productivity initiatives aligned with commodity strategy, including project management of supplier transitions.
Drive continuous supply-chain improvement in support of business goals through long-term agreements and value engineering.
Develop and implement actions to achieve commodity supply-chain goals for 0 PPM, 100% delivery performance, and productivity.
Support or lead supplier quality improvement programs for managed commodities.
Develop and manage strategic supplier relationships while supporting Bendix and Knorr-Bremse supply-chain strategies and leveraging global synergies.
Provide plants with support for strategic and supplier performance issues.