Plant Buyer

Objective of the Position: The position represents the direct interface between the external supplier and internal functions. Assure the supply of parts and/or equipment from external suppliers to avoid any production stop at ET and customer. Ensure correct master data/pricing in our ERP systems and support of ETM Commodity Buyer/CTM ASC in regard to customer programs and flawless launches. Contribution to the achievement of procurement targets

Essential Accountabilities: The position incumbent ensures that:

• 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.

Secondary Accountabilities: The position incumbent ensures that:

• 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.

Benefits

We offer medical, dental, vision, HSA, FSA, prescription, basic life, short and long-term disability, 401k, PTO, plus much more!