Program Buyer

Working at Freudenberg: We will wow your world!

Responsibilities:

• Analysis and evaluation of supplier quotations.
• Cost estimates.
• Selection of series suppliers together with Purchasing Manager / Commodity Manager based on Supplier Portfolio.
• Define single PO, Tool PO, Scheduling Agreements in ERP System
• PO for prototypes, samples, serial and spare parts .
• Responsible for optimized product cost in close cooperation with development
• Cost evaluation, value analysis, evaluation of alternative materials or production processes on product level.
• Evaluation of technical and commercial feasibility of products.
• Price negotiation on product level.
• Manage Key Saving Projects to achieve BU material cost saving targets.

Qualifications:

• University degree in technical/commercial or comparable field.
• Project Buyer automotive industry (min 1 year).
• Purchasing assistant in spare parts purchasing (min 3 years).
• Technical know-how in main commodities such as (e.g. Compounds, stampings, aluminum die casting, tubes, extrusions ...).
• Project Management skills in automotive industry.
• Quality management in automotive industry.
• Negotiation skills.

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.

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