Program Buyer

Freudenberg Group

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About The Position

The Program Buyer role at Freudenberg involves a critical function within the purchasing department, focusing on the analysis, evaluation, and selection of suppliers, as well as cost management and negotiation for various products. The position requires close cooperation with development teams to optimize product costs and manage key saving projects to meet material cost saving targets. Freudenberg is a global technology group committed to diversity and inclusion, offering a networked and diverse environment for its 51,000 employees, aiming to make the world cleaner, healthier, and more comfortable through its applications.

Requirements

• University degree in technical/commercial or comparable field
• Project Buyer automotive industry (min 1 year)
• Purchasing assistant in spare parts purchasing (min 3 years)
• Technical know-how in main commodities such as (e.g. Compounds, stampings, aluminum die casting, tubes, extrusions …)
• Project Management skills in automotive industry
• Quality management in automotive industry
• Negotiation skills

Responsibilities

• Analysis and evaluation of supplier quotations
• Cost estimates
• Selection of series suppliers together with Purchasing Manager / Commodity Manager based on Supplier Portfolio
• Define single PO, Tool PO, Scheduling Agreements in ERP System PO for prototypes, samples, serial and spare parts
• Responsible for optimized product cost in close cooperation with development
• Cost evaluation, value analysis, evaluation of alternative materials or production processes on product level
• Evaluation of technical and commercial feasibility of products
• Price negotiation on product level
• Manage Key Saving Projects to achieve BU material cost saving targets

Benefits

• The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion.
• Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
• Offer our 51,000 employees a networked and diverse environment where everyone can thrive individually.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees