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Job description

SUMMARY

Together, we move the world-we've been doing it for over 100 years. At MAHLE, as a leading international development partner and supplier to the automotive industry, we pursue the objective of making mobility more efficient, more environmentally friendly, more convenient, and more economical. As part of our dual strategy, we are working both on the intelligent combustion engine for the use of hydrogen and other non-fossil fuels and on technologies for fuel cells and e-mobility.

With more than 72,000 employees, MAHLE generated sales of approximately EUR 9.8 billion in 2020 and is represented in over 30 countries with 160 locations, including 12 major research and development centers. Join our MAHLE team! #StrongerTogether

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage the execution of all aspects of the procurement process as required; seeking at all times to optimize quality, cost and delivery.
• Develop, implement and document Procurement system in support of the production system.
• Analyze market and delivery conditions to determine present and future material availability.
• Review purchase order claims and contracts for conformance to company policy resolving issues as required.
• Maintaining Lean Relationships with key suppliers to identify and implement shared cost reductions.
• Developing Global Supply Chain capable of meeting future company objectives.
• Coordinate activities related to procurement of a purchased parts beginning with intent to purchase through delivery.
• Analyze the requirements of the purchased parts, including preliminary specifications, preferred supplier, and date parts are needed.
• Solicit and evaluate proposals for the requested purchased parts.
• Investigate and/or interview potential suppliers to determine if they meet the specified requirements.
• Negotiate the lowest possible cost for the purchased parts balanced against the optimum quality and schedule needs.
• Implement purchase contracts that comply with company and government regulations.
• Ensure that the purchased parts are delivered on schedule, at the negotiated price, and meets the quality standards of the company.
• Maintain timely control of orders, amendments, shipping notices, and other documents to assure accurate retention of records.
• Coordinate appropriate methods needed to distribute purchased parts in a cost effective manner.
• Maintain data in SAP.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in a commercial or technical field.
• 3-5 years of purchasing experience preferably for the automotive industry.
• Project purchasing experience.
• Experience purchasing metal, aluminum and steel components.
• Knowledge of ISO/TS quality standards.
• Experience in International Supplier Management.
• SAP experience preferred.
• Negotiation skills are a must!
• German language skills are a plus.

Weekly Working Hours: 40

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