I am currently supporting a leading tier one automotive supplier in expanding their procurement team with an ambitious and driven professional. They operate within a fast moving and dynamic environment due to the transformation within the automotive industry where they are facing high environmental demands. They remain a well-known family owned business who pride themselves on innovation to design and manufacture high quality products for their clients.
They are looking for an Senior MRO specialist to join their team.
Responsibilities:
- Control the purchasing of goods and services (MRO / Spare parts / Indirect)
- Create and implement strategies to achieve cost reductions
- Cost optimization of processes and timelines
- Evaluate and improve the current supplier portfolio
- Participate in all meetings with stakeholders to ensure company needs are identified
- Conduct negotiations to generate cost savings
- Negotiate contracts with existing suppliers and achieve the nest prices
- Coordinate cross departmentally to maintain commercial terms and meet standards within the company
- Conduct RFI / RFQ / POs
- Track production and delivery timelines to ensure products and materials are delivered on time
- Develop current suppliers through continuous evaluations and monitoring the supply process and performance review
- Review and action company policies against non-performing suppliers and implement continuous improvement strategies when necessary
Requirements:
- University degree in a technical or economics study
- 3 years' experience in MRO
- Fluent English and B2 German (must be able to negotiate and conduct meetings in German)
- SAP knowledge crucial
- Good team player
- Ability to use your own initiative
- Willingness to travel 30%
Benefits:
- Flexible working ours
- Employee development and training scheme
- Potential international travel opportunities