Job Vacancy Details
Global Senior Buyer
Automotive, Aerospace, Rail
Switzerland
Permanent
Updated August 27, 2008
Your main accountabilities will be:
Definition and implementation of strategic sourcing for a commodity segment or subcategory;
Negotiation of contracts and lowest total cost of ownership for commodity segments;
Implementation of framework agreements;
Analysis of existing sourcing markets and exploration of new market areas;
Ensuring full implementation of category sourcing strategy;
Guaranteeing on time delivery of identified cost savings and value creation opportunities;
Building up and managing a strong relationship with global key preferred suppliers. This will include: monitor of supplier capability and development potential, review of supplier responses to RFP, coordination and preparation of supplier communication and optimization of a supplier base;
Setup of a Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) / supplier ranking matrix opportunities;
Close collaboration with internal management, customers and experts towards common goals.
Who we're looking for
The ideal candidate will have
A Bachelor degree in business, a quantitative field or equivalent;
Experience in a strategic purchasing role;
Ideally knowledge of the Parts business in heavy equipment, automotive or related industry;
Demonstrated ability to take ownership of issues, initiate actions, and make effective decisions;
Strong negotiation and communication skills;
Experience with ERP and Supply Chain systems - SAP preferred
Proficiency in MS Office products;
Customer focused to meet both internal and external customer needs;
The ability to build up networking;
Fluency in English and additional European language(s) of advantage.
About our client
AGCO Corporation (NYSE: AG) is a global leader in agricultural equipment manufacturing and distribution offering a full product line including tractors, combines, hay tools, sprayers, forage, tillage equipment and implements.
They are committed to a philosophy of continuous growth applied to their products, people and innovations. With 6.8 billion dollars in annual sales, 32-hundred dealers world wide, and more than 13,000 global employees they offer the finest and some of the most respected brands of agricultural equipment including their four core brands: Massey Ferguson; Fendt; Challenger and Valtra.
Their vision is to supply High Tech Solutions for Professional Farmers Feeding the World.
As AGCO is currently establishing their European Headquarters in Neuhausen, Switzerland, we are currently recruiting their key team members, including:
Global Senior Buyers
Michael Page Contact
Job Ref: RSFO31867
Your application will be sent to Sara Fontanella.
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