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Röchling Automotive

Commodity Buyer Americas

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

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Overview

Commodity Buyer Americas role at Röchling Automotive – Duncan, SC. Join to apply for this position and help drive strategic sourcing and supplier partnerships. Where we need you

Identifies savings initiatives within the commodity and drives prioritized initiatives Verifies that RFQ documentation is accurate and complete, allowing suppliers to provide accurate quotations and to build to specifications Identifies and selects vendors to procure requisitioned commodities, meeting criteria such as price, quantity, and quality Obtains and analyzes quotes to determine best value, then recommends to the respective Global Commodity Manager Manages solutions based on data and facts collected Enables competition, including potentials from BCC sourcing Responsible for planning and execution of price negotiations, including change management activities, commercial target setting and achievement Owns the relationship to key vendors and cooperates to develop them into strategic partners Acts as single point of contact with suppliers Takes lifecycle responsibility for affected parts in the commodity – from strategic sourcing (commodity strategies, RFQ processes, nomination) to operational procurement (identification of needs, POs) and supplier management (contract management, performance management) Supervises capacities at suppliers Scouting of innovations (technologies/suppliers), delivering market input to internal strategic planning Ensures compliance to corporate sourcing policy and procedures Maintains standard work documentation Work Experience Requirements

Plus 5 years experience in progressive purchasing positions 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; team player with well-developed interpersonal skills and ability to support a positive team environment Education Requirements

4 Year degree preferred, HS Diploma or GED plus applicable experience required. What we offer

Day 1 Benefits Röchling Wellness Program sponsoring run/walk programs throughout the year Wellness Credits - Earn up to $70/month Employee Discounts at Verizon, BMW, Ford, GM and more Continuous Improvement Program & Safety Awards Employee Referral Program Family Outings Employee Appreciation Programs and Events Onsite Free Gym Interested in joining our team? Please send your resume for consideration. The Röchling Group has been shaping industry worldwide for more than 200 years. Our workforce of 11,681 people is located in 83 locations in 25 countries. We transform the lives of people every day with our customized plastics: they reduce the weight of cars, improve medication packaging, and enhance industrial applications.

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