Plant Buyer

Purem by Eberspächer•Louisville, IL

About The Position

The position represents the direct interface between the external supplier and internal functions. The primary goal is to assure the supply of parts and/or equipment from external suppliers to avoid any production stop at ET and customer. This role ensures correct master data/pricing in ERP systems and supports ETM Commodity Buyer/CTM ASC in regard to customer programs and flawless launches, contributing to the achievement of procurement targets.

Requirements

Provide first level support for suppliers and internal stakeholders in case of problems or deficiencies (e.g. disputes, deviation to invoice, supply issues, claim management, phase-in/phase-out management, …)
Set up of info-records (direct and indirect) and alloy surcharges (direct)
Create single purchase orders (OTS-PO, Tooling-PO, PPAP Order) in SAP and track timing and order confirmations
Create scheduling agreement in SAP
Create and maintain vendor records/material master data according to given rules and keep data accurate (especially in SAP)
Assure accurate pricing in SAP
Participate in the Kick-Off meeting with nominated local suppliers and internal stakeholders (such as ASC, ASQ, Program Manager, ME) – direct commodities only
Support and participate in the annual budget process. Prepare material price planning per supplier for the respective plant.
Identify cost reduction opportunities and by this help to achieve cost reduction targets
Establish & maintain VAVE projects and report out
Escalation to Commodity Management and ASC in case of conflicts or when program or procurement objectives/launches are at risk
Interact with other functions (e.g. Controlling) to ensure correct and timely invoicing and payment
Support program core team (e.g. ASC) as well as extended program team (e.g. Commodity Buyer) in completion of program tasks
Maintain and update procurement tools assigned
Form active part of the procurement network
Participating in IPT (Initial Production Trial) & MPT (Mass Production Trial) and reporting results
Support ASC and commodity team with supplier tooling tagging
Support plant with Procurement related audit topics
Develop new suppliers in the local and international market for MRO and services, in accordance with the group's procedures – Indirect materials only
Coordinate local RFQ for indirect material commodity, MRO and Services.
Create MRO and Services POs.
Coordinate creation and evaluation of Class 2 suppliers.
Participate in Problem Resolution Groups aimed at problem resolution
May perform other tasks, not specified above, necessary for pursuit of the work group's objectives and organization.
Involve commodity management, plant SQA as well as PC&L functions as required, e.g. in case of escalations
Involve plant functions, including plant managers, when required
Demand timely information and support from Supply Chain CTMs/ETMs, plant functions and/or from other functions.
Ensure proper data / price quality in SAP
First level support in terms of supplier quality and logistics issues
Safeguard flawless program launches.
Ensure proper upload and storage of contracts.
Facilitate communication and ensure prompt and accurate information flow between the Plant , Commodity team, and Program Team regarding supply escalations.

Responsibilities

Provide first level support for suppliers and internal stakeholders in case of problems or deficiencies (e.g. disputes, deviation to invoice, supply issues, claim management, phase-in/phase-out management, …)
Set up of info-records (direct and indirect) and alloy surcharges (direct)
Create single purchase orders (OTS-PO, Tooling-PO, PPAP Order) in SAP and track timing and order confirmations
Create scheduling agreement in SAP
Create and maintain vendor records/material master data according to given rules and keep data accurate (especially in SAP)
Assure accurate pricing in SAP
Participate in the Kick-Off meeting with nominated local suppliers and internal stakeholders (such as ASC, ASQ, Program Manager, ME) – direct commodities only
Support and participate in the annual budget process. Prepare material price planning per supplier for the respective plant.
Identify cost reduction opportunities and by this help to achieve cost reduction targets
Establish & maintain VAVE projects and report out
Escalation to Commodity Management and ASC in case of conflicts or when program or procurement objectives/launches are at risk
Interact with other functions (e.g. Controlling) to ensure correct and timely invoicing and payment
Support program core team (e.g. ASC) as well as extended program team (e.g. Commodity Buyer) in completion of program tasks
Maintain and update procurement tools assigned
Form active part of the procurement network
Participating in IPT (Initial Production Trial) & MPT (Mass Production Trial) and reporting results
Support ASC and commodity team with supplier tooling tagging
Support plant with Procurement related audit topics
Develop new suppliers in the local and international market for MRO and services, in accordance with the group's procedures – Indirect materials only
Coordinate local RFQ for indirect material commodity, MRO and Services.
Create MRO and Services POs.
Coordinate creation and evaluation of Class 2 suppliers.
Participate in Problem Resolution Groups aimed at problem resolution
May perform other tasks, not specified above, necessary for pursuit of the work group's objectives and organization.
Involve commodity management, plant SQA as well as PC&L functions as required, e.g. in case of escalations
Involve plant functions, including plant managers, when required
Demand timely information and support from Supply Chain CTMs/ETMs, plant functions and/or from other functions.
Ensure proper data / price quality in SAP
First level support in terms of supplier quality and logistics issues
Safeguard flawless program launches.
Ensure proper upload and storage of contracts.
Facilitate communication and ensure prompt and accurate information flow between the Plant , Commodity team, and Program Team regarding supply escalations.