Customer and Supplier Support Specialist - German / English

DSSI International, LLC - organizačná zložka

Place of work
Turčianska 2, Ružinov
Contract type
full-time
Start date
ASAP
Wage (gross)
min. 1300 - subject for negotiation depending on experience

Information about the position

Job description, responsibilities and duties

We are US based fast growing company providing procurement services mainly in indirect materials for our clients majority within Automotive industry.

We are looking for an independent, self-driven, self-confident specialist with customer oriented approach with fluent GERMAN / ENGLISH to fill-in position within Customer and Supplier Support Services Department.

Job Description:

· Document all customer and supplier contacts requiring escalation or follow up within the inquiry tool and resolve or escalate according to established guidelines.
· Perform delivery follow up services for contracted. Aggressively pursue all avenues to resolution. Identify and either escalate or work to resolve root causes to reduce future workload. Follow up with suppliers for proof of delivery, tracking information or invoice as required for cross-border transactions.
· Enter all customers RFQ and order requests upon receipt. Work with customer to ensure minimal data requirements for RFQs are met to ensure timely sourcing by Purchasing. Ensure orders comply with customer required approvals.
· Support the Proactive Supplier Contact Process. Identify and either escalate or work to address identified opportunities.
· Generate all departmental pareto charts on time.
· Enter all supplier responses for RFQs and spot buys received by 3PM the same day. Ensure questionable response data is validated with supplier prior to entry. Handle urgent RFQs and spot, if distinguishable, as a priority.
· Identify and submit opportunities for process and systems improvements to help control and reduce average cost per transaction and drive process efficiencies.
· Responsible for reviewing all department procedures and reference documents to ensure they are up-to-date. Suggested changes should be submitted to department manager for review and implementation.
· Performs and assumes other duties and responsibilities as required at the direction of the Customer and Supplier Support Services Manager.
· Responsible for conforming to procedures and guidelines as outlined in the Employee Handbook.
· Responsible for promoting an atmosphere of non-discrimination. The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
· Responsible to maintain and support Company standards and requirements as specified in the Quality Management System.

Employee perks, benefits

We offer:

• Very competitive salary
• Benefit package
• Opportunity to join US family owned company with vibrant, dynamic, high-potential team
• High potential for self-development achieved by guidance and ongoing support
• Experience multi-lingual, multi-cultural friendly environment working towards mutual goal

Information about the selection process

Do you meet the criteria?
Are you looking for a change and the real challenge?

Then we are looking for you!

Please send us your CV in English.

Requirements for the employee

Candidates with education suit the position

Secondary with school-leaving examination
University student
University education (Bachelor's degree)
University education (Master's degree)

Language skills

English - Intermediate (B1) and German - Advanced (C1)

Other knowledge

Business correspondence - Advanced
Typing - Advanced
Microsoft Excel - Basic
Microsoft Word - Basic
Microsoft Outlook - Advanced

Driving licence

B

Number of years of experience

1

The position is suitable for a fresh graduate

Yes

Personality requirements and skills

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
· Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office software applications.
· Assertive in the pursuit to master DSSI applications and processes.
· Ability to diffuse difficult situations calmly with minimal management intervention.
· Ability to listen and display empathy for the customer’s situation ensuring a positive interaction with the customer and internal departments.
· Ability to balance the need to proactively and aggressively manage interactions with the supply base while reacting to daily customer transactions.
· Ability to analyze department data to identify opportunities for process improvements and training gaps within the organization.
· Ability to analyze department data and use to identify “non-compliant” suppliers. Work to foster supplier relationships which yield expected supplier performance and customer support.
· Well organized and able to handle multiple tasks calmly and accurately.
· Confidently apply knowledge to problem solve with minimal support.
· Perform all departmental transactional processes to meet or exceed established guidelines.

Any other language is an advantage!

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Brief description of the company

DSSI's roots go back to the early 1990's when a group of purchasing executives from the Automotive, Consulting, Consumer Goods and Technology industries founded a Source-to-Pay services company supporting indirect purchases. Today, the company is a recognized leader in the procurement services industry in United States extending the operations within European Union. DSSI, LLC is privately held, Minority Certified and ISO 9001:2008 Certified.

We have successfully established our European activities in 2014 in Bratislava.

If you want to be a part of fast growing and family type company do not hesitate to contact us.

Learn more about us at: http://www.directsourcing.com/

Number of employees

25-49 employees
ID: 2448950  Dátum zverejnenia: 22.5.2019  Základná zložka mzdy (brutto) a ďalšie odmeny: min. 1300 - subject for negotiation depending on experience