The Buyer reports to the Purchasing Manager and is responsible for executing the procurement process to ensure on-time, cost optimized, efficient delivery of goods, services and components as per identified demands and requirements. The Buyer will ensure the most efficient and precise execution and documentation of all procurement transactions according to applicable procurement processes and procedures.
Major Areas of Responsibility
Ensure on-time delivery of goods and services
Manage the purchase order processes and ensure delivery reliability
Perform supplier selection to secure the best possible commercial conditions for the business while ensuring full technical and operational performance on part of the supplier, taking into account applicable cluster strategies and suppliers
Developing sourcing strategies and supplier evaluations
Specific Responsibilities of the Job
Processing of purchase requisitions (making inquiries/RFQs to obtain offers, performing price comparisons, placing purchase orders in line with applicable approval procedures) and initiation of procurement transactions
Preparation and issuance of purchase orders, using available ERP/IT-systems and processes; responsibility for issuing change orders (if required)
Updating delivery dates in the ERP/IT systems; planning and scheduling of production materials, if required
Preparing, conducting, and post processing of negotiations in line with applicable approval procedures
Documenting and supporting negotiation results and entering all required data in the relevant systems (e.g. prices, savings)
Preparing statistics and analyses for strategic procurement (e.g. supplier volume/turnover structures)
Checking of invoices for correctness of contents, prices, sums; clarification of price deviations in case of blocked/frozen invoices
Performing deviation analyses, ensuring effective receivables management/claim management (simple claims in regular business only)
Consultation with Business Unit (BU) and tk Procurement Clusters regarding demand specifications
Optimization of technical requirements to improve procurement performance through active identification and implementation of technical optimization levers in direct material e.g. through design to cost approaches or cost driver analyses
Managing MRP (Material Requirements Planning) in SAP system
Following up on orders and expediting orders, as necessary
Your profile
Education/Credentials/Certifications/Experience
Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or Industrial Technology with a Supply Chain Management focus or Related field required
1-2 years of experience as a buyer in manufacturing
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
Knowledge of business practices
Technical background regarding parts, pieces, and equipment
Excellent communication skills and ability to communicate with a variety of people