Hiring: AGM Purchase (Direct Material)
We are looking for a seasoned procurement professional to join our team as AGM Purchase (Direct Material). This regional leadership role focuses on managing supplier relationships, pricing strategies, and sourcing for high-impact materials like polymers, rubber, and steel components.
Key Responsibilities
- Strategic Sourcing: Manage sourcing activities for Polymers and Rubbers, including localization and identifying alternate sources for cost-reduction projects.
- Supplier Management: Maintain a target supplier panel for steel components, stampings, and springs, ensuring adequate capacity meets annual budget requirements.
- NPD Support: Identify local suppliers for New Product Development (NPD) rubber compounds and develop components with panel suppliers within defined lead times.
- Financial Oversight: Perform internal costing for NPD components, conduct periodic pricing negotiations based on market fluctuations, and execute annual cost-reduction initiatives.
- Crisis Management: Resolve material shortages through strategic allocations and alternate solutions.
What You Bring
- Experience: At least 16 years of experience in purchasing, specifically focused on polymers, rubber, and steel processes.
- Technical Skills: Deep knowledge of raw rubber/steel costing and market intelligence regarding polymers and chemicals.
- Systems: Proficiency in SAP and MS Office.
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
- Industry Background: Strong preference for candidates from the Polymer or Rubber industries.
Role Details
- Reporting: This position reports directly to the Head of Procurement.
- Focus: Managing regional procurement for direct materials.
