Buyer

TitanX is a global partner to commercial vehicles manufacturers for heat transfer. Our mission is to provide innovative and competitive thermal management solutions to accelerate the effort for a greener transport

At TitanX every team member is relied upon to make a difference, contribute with innovative ideas and add value to the company. Our decision paths are short; we act with speed and own the outcome. We are one global team and achieve better results together.

Your responsibilities:

• Spend analysis of assigned commodities
• Benchmark, analysis and follow-up of supply markets to secure that the best conditions are reached
• Propose and approve bidder lists, coordinate running sourcings in close cooperation with project buyers
• Plan, bundle & execute supplier negotiations within assigned commodities with TCO approach
• Active support of project buyers during whole sourcing process incl. supplier selection meeting with aim to achieve project timing & project targets
• Assume pilot role for cost savings activities (Ti10 program) incl. cross-functional team coordination, with aim to implement savings within given timeline and budget expectations
• Support SCM (supply chain management) department in case of supplier escalations and SCM optimization projects
• Perform, coordinate and be responsible for purchased parts price management incl. quarterly indexations, detailed cost breakdown analysis & negotiations and quick solving of unexpected cases of PPV (piece price variation)
• Assume role of change coordinator for ECR (engineering change request) cases triggered from supplier side
• Manage, develop and maintain optimal supplier panel incl. market research and new supplier onboarding
• Monitor & develop supplier performance by regular usage of QCD tool

Our requirements:

• Bachelor degree in Mechanical or Business Management or Purchasing/Supply Chain/Economics or Finance
• Minimum 7 years work experience within purchasing in direct, Indirect, Capex & tooling categories and in the automotive / industrial manufacturing sector
• Fluent in English, both written and oral
• Strong and proven negotiation skills
• Very good self-organization and time management skills
• Solid and proven knowledge in cost structure and cost break-down analysis
• Deep understanding & experience with Central Europe supply markets
• Excellent analytical skills with advance MS Excel practical knowledge
• Knowledge of Strategic Sourcing, Supplier relationship management, Global Supply Chain, Supplier Development, Manufacturing processes, Business Process Improvement
• Preferable experience within plastic, aluminium casting, cutting & stamping parts, fasteners, machined parts, rolled aluminium, copper, steel, gaskets & rubber parts
• Self-driven, self-disciplined, independent & decisive
• Flexible in business travel

Optional:

• SAP knowledge

What we offer:

• Stable employment in very dynamic and international automotive environment.
• Good work conditions including additional benefits (medical care, sport card, social fund, life insurance).
• Opportunity to take a part in creating and developing new manufacturing facility.
• Professional development in a dynamic international and growing business
• Friendly atmosphere, respect and support.