Wire and resin category buyer role
we are seeking a seasoned professional to join our team as a wire and resin category buyer. In this role, you will be responsible for acquiring and purchasing wire and resin materials from global suppliers.
main responsibilities:
* develop and execute category strategies for wire and resin in partnership with the global category manager and director
* lead contract negotiations and developments with wire and resin suppliers to ensure consistent commercial terms and conditions
* lead regular global/regional benchmarking activities for wire and resin materials to determine best in class suppliers
* negotiate quarterly/semi-annual wire and resin pricing based on regional indices, market factors, and global benchmark data
about you:
* bachelor's degree in business or engineering with economical background
* minimum 5-7 years experience as a buyer or commodity manager at tier 1/tier 2 supplier in automotive industry
* familiarity with copper surcharge / copper / resin indexing agreements (lme, comex, shmet, ihs etc)
skills and qualifications:
* strong negotiation, communication and assertiveness skills
* project management experience
* ability to transfer technical matters into economic considerations
* strong team player and intercultural competence
* strong english language verbal and written skills
* strong problem solving and analytical skills
* cost calculation knowledge
* legal/contractual knowledge
what we offer:
* a dynamic work environment with opportunities for growth and development
* collaborative team atmosphere
* competitive salary and benefits package
equal opportunity employer statement:
we are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.