Job Vacancy Details
Buyer
Automotive, Aerospace, Rail
Switzerland
Permanent
Updated December 5, 2008
Job Role
Your main goal will be to achieve the strategic and operational purchasing targets and to be responsible for purchasing required parts.
This will include:
Collection and preparation of data for fact-based negotiations;
Assistance in preparing for and conducting supplier negotiations;
Implementation of framework agreements;
Ensuring full implementation of the sourcing strategy;
Guarantee of successful delivery of identified cost savings and value creation opportunities;
Continual analysis and understanding of the market monitoring competitive factors;
Generation of new project ideas and cost saving initiatives;
Tracking and reporting commodity performance metrics;
Operative management of the suppliers through: finalization of supplier evaluation criteria, review of suppliers responses to Request for Proposal (RFP), development of quotation packages and administration of Request for proposals (RFP), quotations (RFQ ) and information (RFI), assessment of supplier capabilities and development of initial recommendation for "short list" of suppliers for quotations;
Analysis of suppliers comprising of key financial measures, business objectives, past supplier performance, qualitative measurement and setup of a supplier ranking matrix;
Development of fact-based briefs for supplier meetings;
Recognizing and communicating potential supplier's development opportunities;
Further financial analysis as needed, such as cost impacts of new strategies, return on investment for new projects, etc.
Who we're looking for
The ideal candidate will have:
A Bachelor's degree in business, a quantitative field or equivalent;
Previous experience in a responsible buying role;
Knowledge of the heavy machinery or automotive industry and Parts business in particular preferred;
Basic knowledge of local legal positions for internal contracts;
Experience with ERP and Supply Chain Systems;
Proficiency in MS Office products;
Strong analytical skills;
Excellent communication skills;
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:
Buyers
Michael Page Contact
Job Ref: RSFO31868
Your application will be sent to Sara Fontanella.
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