Buyer Automotive Stamping/Seats/Harnesses

We are looking for 4 purchasing specialists, experienced in automotive (constructors or equipment manufacturers), local market specialists in sourcing / purchasing / supplier sourcing, specialized in :
1 – stamping process – location Trnava or Hungary
2 – electric equipment – location Trnava or Serbia
3 – soft trim/seats – location Trnava
4 – hoses – location Trnava

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Elaborates commodity strategies in alignment with company and procurement strategies
• Proactively identifies and executes cost reduction opportunities to achieve financial goals.
• Maintains and promotes long-lasting relationships with existing suppliers as well as approaching new suppliers and explore new opportunities – actively drives the global sourcing strategy.
• Performs all procurement and contracting activities including pre-qualification, tender management, bidding process, negotiation, supplier auditing, new supplier approvals, nomination, supplier record maintenance, elaboration of frame contracts
• Drafts and reviews contract specifications and provisions (e.g. penalties, payment terms, compliance terms)
• Communicates with the suppliers to ensure that the deliverable materials, goods or services meet specified needs and requirements and are delivered on time.
• Actively participates in continuous improvement activities including supplier consolidation rationalization, inventory optimization, payment terms adjustment and the use of best practice purchasing techniques (cost break-downs, open book policies) to obtain best price and quality.
• Demonstrates the initiative to improve and streamline procurement processes in the organization and work cooperatively with others in order to generate quality services to the company.