Indirect Buyer - IT Indirect Buyer - IT Indirect Buyer - IT

Volkswagen AG•Chattanooga, TN

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

To ensure that all Goods and Services for VW especially but not limited to marketing and sales related services with an annual value of approximately $30+ million are effectively and efficiently procured in a manner which meets all legal, ethical, and VW Group Sourcing process guidelines

Requirements

Self-motivated with ability to work independently
Ability to communicate and interact effectively at all levels within the organization and with outside vendors / suppliers
Flexibility and professionalism in dealing with suppliers and internal customers
Ability to manage collaborative strategic procurement projects across multiple brands, business units and/or affiliate locations
Influencing and negotiation skills
Strong verbal & written communication and presentation skills
Ability to work effectively as a member of a team
Strong Proficiency in MS Office programs (especially Excel)Proficiency in MS Office programs (especially Excel)
Proven negotiation and problem solving skills

Nice To Haves

German language capability
Ability to network across cultures/languages
Experienced in data-driven decision analysis
Change management & Project Management experience
Global automotive procurement experience
SAP Knowledge

Responsibilities

Lead buyer for marketing and sales related services
Develop and execute category management strategies cooperatively with VW business units to maximize commercial leverage
Assist in developing specifications, bid terms and contractual language for competitive bid processes according to the VW Group purchasing standards
Develop and implement pricing and commercial term negotiation strategies
Evaluate bids, negotiate terms & pricing, and present recommended supplier to sourcing committees
Document sourcing activities through VW Group global purchasing system “GLOBE”
Provide resolution of purchasing-related problems with other functions within VWGoA and VW Group companies
Maintain current project tracking system that can be easily accessed and understood in buyer’s absence
Coordinate Purchasing activities and benchmark globally with other VW Group Purchasing colleagues
Analyze supply base and competition with reference to price, capacity, and quality as well as monitor the integration of current and potential suppliers in order to establish a sound supplier base
Assist supplier registration process on VWGroupSupply.com database
Identify opportunities for process improvement
Initiate & implement special strategic Purchasing projects & Cost reduction initiatives
Train other buyers on proper process and procedure, providing direction and guidance as needed