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Röchling Automotive

Commodity Buyer

Röchling Automotive, Duncan, South Carolina, United States, 29334

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It is time for a new challenge. And time to arrive where you want to be. We have grown steadily, together as a team. Would you like to grow too? For us and with us? If you answered yes, we have career opportunities for you. Do you have what it takes to spur game‑changing innovation? Do you crave being a part of the solution, while enjoying training and learning opportunities? Then get ready to join the Röchling Automotive team and become part of the next chapter in our history. At our Duncan, SC location we are searching for a:

Commodity Buyer Americas DUN $70K-$80K Where we need you

Identifies savings initiatives within the commodity and drive prioritized initiatives

Verifies that RFQ documentation is accurate and complete, allowing suppliers to provide accurate quotations and to build to specifications

Identifies and selects vendor to procure requisitioned commodities, meeting criteria such as price, quantity, quality

Obtains and analyzes quotes to determine best value, then recommends to respective Global Commodity * Manager solutions based on data and facts collected

Enables competition, incl. potentials from BCC sourcing

Responsible for planning and execution of price negotiations, incl. change management activities, commercial target setting and achievement

Owns the relationship to key vendors and cooperates to develop them into strategic partners

One face to the supplier approach - acts as Foreign minister

Takes lifecycle responsibility for affected parts in the Commodity - from strategic sourcing (commodity strategies, managing RFQ processes and nomination, etc.), operational procurement (identification of needs, POs, etc.) to supplier management (contract management, performance management)

Supervises capacities at suppliers

Scouting of innovations (technologies/ supplier), delivering market input to the internal strategic planning departments

Ensures compliance to corporate sourcing policy and procedures;

How to convince us

Work experience requirements:

Plus 5 years experience in progressive purchasing positions

Must have comprehensive understanding of economics, both domestic and worldwide; world situations, and political issues.

Polished, professional maturity with strong, communication skills in both oral and written modes.

Membership in related professional organizations encouraged

We are looking for a team player with well‑developed interpersonal skills, with proven ability to support a positive team environment.

Education Requirements: What we offer

Benefits at day one

401k matching plan

Paid holidays

Röchling Wellness Program sponsoring run/walk programs throughout the year

Employee Pricing and Discount program

Continuous Improvement Program & Safety Awards

Family Oriented work environment

Employee appreciation cookouts and dinners

Interested in joining our team? Please send your resume for consideration.

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Greenville-Spartanburg-Anderson, South Carolina Area

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