SITE PURCHASING INDIRECT PROFESSIONAL

OP Mobility•Wade Hampton, SC

6d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Junior MRO Buyer, you will be working within our plant in Greer, South Carolina. You will be part of an international team to follow-up on the plant’s missions and objectives. What are the day-to-day responsibilities/activities associated with this position? Leading cost savings projects, budget planning support, supplier relationship management, plant relationship management, supplier development, contract management, driving request for quote projects, purchase to pay processes, supplier portal management, strategic buying, understanding plant needs and improving spend and efficiencies within the purchase to pay process. What are the expected contributions and KPIs of the role? Meeting KPI targets (savings, purchase to pay process, budget analysis and improvements), driving cost savings projects from start to implementation (project management), improving cash flow with reduction of accruals (tied up cash), interpret contract agreements with suppliers, improving how we buy with commodities to support supplier consolidation, capable to investigate price increases and negotiate.

Requirements

Highly motivated young graduate from a business school or university with a strong interest for purchasing, especially Industrial Procurement
As part of your studies, you have already undertaken an international curriculum (e.g., one semester or year outside your home country)
Team player who is used to collaborate with different actors
Flexible and adaptable to a fast-moving environment
Can make decision in complex situations and pay attention to detail
Open minded and with a serious desire to embark on an international career
Knowledge in the Microsoft Package (Excel, PPT, Word,…)
Fluent English

Nice To Haves

First experience or internship in the automotive sector
First experience in professional negotiation
Another language

Responsibilities

Leading cost savings projects
Budget planning support
Supplier relationship management
Plant relationship management
Supplier development
Contract management
Driving request for quote projects
Purchase to pay processes
Supplier portal management
Strategic buying
Understanding plant needs and improving spend and efficiencies within the purchase to pay process
Meeting KPI targets (savings, purchase to pay process, budget analysis and improvements)
Driving cost savings projects from start to implementation (project management)
Improving cash flow with reduction of accruals (tied up cash)
Interpret contract agreements with suppliers
Improving how we buy with commodities to support supplier consolidation
Capable to investigate price increases and negotiate