Commodity Buyer

BENTELER•Pontiac, MI

46d

About The Position

We are seeking a highly motivated Indirect Commodity Buyer to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for sourcing and managing indirect materials and services that support business operations while driving cost savings, supplier performance, and continuous improvement. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker with strong negotiation skills and a collaborative approach to supplier and stakeholder management.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Business or related field
Up to 5 years related working experience
Occasional travel required (approx. 10%)

Responsibilities

Surveils the local procurement markets, informing the Commodity Managers of relevant trends/developments
Negotiates with regional suppliers (new business decisions, annual price and savings negotiations) in agreement with Commodity Manager
Carries out request for Quotations, Bid Analysis and supplier recommendations in agreement with Commodity Manager
Executes supplier visits/audits with Supplier Quality Engineers
Conducts cost analysis activities with Cost Analysis Team
Provides assistance to the Commodity Managers for tenders, regular audits and supplier evaluations
Responsible for everyday communication with suppliers
Carries out contract management, incl. contract data maintenance
Manages Engineering Change Process in production phase (i.e. Process "Make & Deliver")
Troubleshoots (supports technical and time-critical ad-hoc requests/requirements)
Executes measures in the area of commodity reporting and performance measurement
Develops and updates templates, tools and standards in conjunction with the Competence Center
Ensures regular communication with internal, external interfaces