Officer Sourcing - Direct purchasing
Come Innovate Motion with us
Officer Sourcing is the link between engineering competence center & supply chain sourcing/buyers. They ensure that procured direct material matches with the requirements of engineering.
Your responsibilities will be to:
Professional management of the pre-contractual phase with suppliers in order to ensure a smooth start of production
Selection of suppliers through the assessment of technical capabilities of suppliers and comparing the specifications of the offered materials with the specifications defined by the competent ECC, such as: technical characteristics, quality, time and operational needs
Monitoring and research market to identify new sourcing opportunities and potential savings
Suggest improvements to existing procedure when and where needed
Assistance in the implementation of the strategy defined and presented for a particular product group by Senior Manager Purchasing, according to the organization of the company in Europe
Collaborate with engineering to understand the specification of materials needed for production in projects, including technical characteristics, quality, timelines for the procurement of components and tools
Assists in the pre-contractual phase with external suppliers professionally, accurate commercial monitoring of bids in a particular phase of the project, in order to ensure valid and final bids that meet the needs of the project
Negotiation and preparation of all framework conditions of the contract, at the level of a certain component. This includes delivery times, contracts for new tools, quantities in deliveries or other necessary individual contracts
Our requirements:
BSc or MSc degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or Economics with strong emphasis on purchasing
Minimum one year of relevant working experience on similar positions is preferred
Experience in contract & price negotiation
Knowledge and ability to handle different commodities issues
Good spoken and written English language skills is essential
ERP system (Oracle) knowledge is an advantage
Willingness to travel up to 25% of the time, depending on business needs
Personal integrity, highly responsible, compliant with respective company regulation
Communicative and confident
What we offer:
International and dynamic working environment
Regular professional development and trainings
Opportunity to grow within the company
Come join our global, inclusive & diverse team
Our purpose is to improve the quality of life of everyone we touch through our innovative motion systems. We are a truly global team bound together by our shared values. Our culture is built on the diversity, knowledge, skills, creativity, and talents that each employee brings to the company. Our people are our company’s most valuable asset. We are committed to providing an inclusive, diverse and equitable workplace where employees of different backgrounds feel valued and respected, regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity or religious background. We are committed to inspiring our employees to grow, act with ownership and find fulfilment and meaning in the work they do.
