Program Buyer EU, BU CV Air Spring

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• Cost estimates for project cost calculations during acquisitions

• RFQ processing (new and serial projects) and analysis of supplier quotations

• Independent execution of price negotiations at the product level

• Selection and nomination of series suppliers in accordance with Vibracoustic processes

• Achievement of material cost-saving targets through development of tactical plans and use of global sourcing, e-auctions, cost analysis, VAVE activities, value-stream analysis workshops, and supplier changes

• Defining the commodity stamping strategy for the Airspring product group and rolling it out regionally in alignment with the global commodity manager

• Negotiation of annual contracts, rebate agreements, and framework agreements with commodity stamping suppliers, including setting delivery terms, payment terms, and Incoterms

• Reporting of purchasing performance results and configuration of the ERP system regarding pricing, surcharges, etc.

• Troubleshooting / support for Logistics and SQA

• Master's degree in engineering and / or Business Administration or comparable

• Minimum 3 years experience as a Commodity or Project buy in Strategic procurement (preferably but not mandatory experience in Air springs)

• Proactive attitude, curious and self-driven

• Supply chain processes

• Costbreakdown and market indices knowledge

• Negotiation skills

• Basic SAP skills

• Professional English and German skills (preferably but not mandatory Turkish).

• Proactive attitude, curious and self-driven

The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.