Senior Buyer

CNH Industrial • Oak Brook, IL

215d • $126,131 • Remote

About The Position

CNH Industrial is a world-class equipment and services company. Driven by its purpose of Breaking New Ground, which centers on Innovation, Sustainability and Productivity, the Company provides the strategic direction, R&D capabilities, and investments that enable the success of its five core Brands: Case IH, New Holland Agriculture and STEYR, supplying 360° agriculture applications from machines to implements and the digital technologies that enhance them; and CASE and New Holland Construction Equipment delivering a full lineup of construction products that make the industry more productive. Across a history spanning over two centuries, CNH Industrial has always been a pioneer in its sectors and continues to passionately innovate and drive customer efficiency and success, driven by its purpose of Breaking New Ground. As a truly global company, CNH Industrial's 35,000+ employees form part of a diverse and inclusive workplace, focused on empowering customers to grow, and build, a better world.

Requirements

• Requires a Master's degree in Engineering Management, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or a directly related field.
• 1 year of experience as a Buyer, Purchasing Specialist, or related occupation.
• Experience in the agricultural or construction equipment industry.
• Analyzing reports to identify cost reduction opportunities.
• Conducting market tests and forecasting economic savings performance.
• Coordinating with global teams and supplier capacity management.
• Negotiating price reductions and increases.
• Negotiating, implementing and managing LTAs (long term agreements).
• Facilitating supplier and engineering VA/VE (Value Analysis and Value Engineering) activities.
• Tracking, monitoring, and executing hedges.

Responsibilities

• Own the strategy and purchase of high complexity production parts for 10 North American manufacturing plants.
• Set strategic direction for the assigned Chemical commodity.
• Manage negotiations and help achieve the budget and sourcing.
• Close campaigns and meet rationalization targets.
• Forecast and report economic savings performance.
• Drive price reductions and long term agreements.
• Conduct market tests and award new business to maximize leverage.
• Analyze various reports to identify cost reduction opportunities.
• Support special projects to assist in delivering commodity goals.
• Focus on Commodity Strategy, Benchmarking, Sourcing Council preparations, Technical Cost reductions, Warranty agreements.
• Manage supplier financial distress and coordinate with global teams and supplier capacity management.
• Lead and support global sourcing projects by working closely with the global commodity team (EMEA, LATAM, APAC).
• Support functions for new product launch initiatives while developing and implementing cost reduction and sourcing strategies.
• Develop and implement supply base management strategies regionally and globally.
• Drive the selection of suppliers and negotiate and maintain supplier performance.
• Negotiate, implement and manage LTA's (long term agreements) while achieving commercial savings.
• Facilitate supplier/engineering VA/VE (Value Analysis and Value Engineering) activities.
• Provide leadership and develop an understanding of the market for the commodities assigned.
• Track, monitor, and execute hedges at optimal raw material market conditions.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• Industry leading 401k.
• Paid parental leave.
• Flexible work policies.
• Opportunities for self-development.
• Paid leave for specific activities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods
• Education Level: Master's degree