Commodity Buyer Analyst Job at Volkswagen AG (Chattanooga)

Commodity Buyer Analyst

Commodity Buyer Analyst, career level 18P, reports to Mark DiRuscio, is located ...

Location

United States , Chattanooga

Salary:

Not provided

Volkswagen AG

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

2+ years of Professional Experience
Bachelor degree or equivalent in business or other relevant field of study
Degree in supply chain managment or logistics
Resource management and prioritization
Displays professional integrity
Demonstrates commitment to self-improvement
Computer savvy – skilled in the use of software
Willing to take on conflict negotiation situations
Problem solving – creating options and solutions
Logistics

Job Responsibility

Manage Exterior Suppliers
Establish and achieve an annual business plan to optimize the material cost of assigned parts
Responsible for production parts sourcing for Volkswagen Group of America
Develop and implement localization and hidden cost strategies
Establish and maintain supplier strategy which support regional and global material group strategies
Achieve annual business plan savings commitments as defined by Commodity Manager
Negotiate annual material cost savings with assigned suppliers and material groups and report on a monthly basis
Analyze localization and deep localization rate of assigned parts. Develop and implement strategies to increase localization and deep localization rate
Benchmark competitor products and specifications for cost optimization. Participate in cost reduction workshops to identify alternative materials, manufacturing processes, etc
Implement regional and global material group strategies. Coordinate as necessary with counterparts within the VW Group

Fulltime

Supply Chain Analyst

We are looking for a detail-oriented Business Analyst to support supply chain an...

Location

United States , Winston-Salem

Salary:

Not provided

Robert Half

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Experience in business analysis, supply chain, procurement, or contract administration within a data-driven environment
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and comfort working with large datasets, databases, and reporting tools
Ability to create clear documentation, maintain organized records, and manage multiple priorities with accuracy
Knowledge of procurement workflows, supplier coordination, pricing analysis, and compliance-related processes
Demonstrated skill in reporting, data validation, and translating operational information into actionable insights
Effective communication skills with the ability to collaborate across finance, operations, sourcing, and other cross-functional teams
Familiarity with tools such as Tableau, Ariba, Microsoft Access, SAP R/3, or similar enterprise systems is preferred
Project coordination experience, including tracking milestones, supporting meetings, and following through on action items
MUST be local to Winston Salem or within commutable distance

Job Responsibility

Coordinate contract and sourcing activities by preparing required documentation, tracking progress, and ensuring approvals are secured from finance, compliance, and other key partners
Maintain procurement and supply chain data across internal databases and reporting tools, verifying accuracy and keeping records current for ongoing business use
Produce recurring and ad hoc reports that support commodity teams, project reviews, supplier analysis, and cost-reduction initiatives
Update project information, milestones, forecasts, and status details in designated systems to provide visibility into sourcing and operational priorities
Support supplier-related workflows by creating and managing sourcing events, handling quotation activity, and monitoring case progress within procurement platforms
Assist with negotiation preparation by organizing sourcing details, spend information, and analytical inputs used in business reviews and contract discussions
Contribute to work transition and supplier change projects by helping build schedules, documentation, risk assessments, and stakeholder action plans
Extract and analyze data from multiple systems to identify trends, validate reporting outputs, and strengthen business case development
Partner with buyers, commodity managers, and other stakeholders to communicate updates, resolve open items, and drive timely completion of operational tasks

What we offer

Medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance
Company 401(k) plan
Free online training

Fulltime

Sr. Analyst, Materials

Location

Mexico , Monterrey

Salary:

Not provided

Baxter

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

College Graduate (International Trading, Industrial Engineer, Administration Engineering degree)
Fluent English language to lead business discussions
2 or more years materials experience directly or indirectly as planner / buyer or equivalent combination of education and experience with logistics departments
Knowledge on Logistics/Customs inbound for materials procurement Mexico, U.S., Europe, Asia
Must be able to perform effectively the MMS role while being auto disciplined to set up priorities
Requires proven knowledge of use of personal computer including Microsoft Office programs and production scheduling software
Communicates well with internal and external customers
Interested to building a professional career in materials, logistics, business negotiations
Fast learner
Works well under pressure

Job Responsibility

Analyze weekly demand changes impact to materials requirements within the portfolio assigned and develop strategies to mitigate risk
Develop strategies per supplier, per commodity on a monthly basis to meet the materials demand, considering region, portfolio size in USD, assessments on materials production complexity to set up the most effective minimum order quantities and lead times, packaging and lot sizes
Set up and keep updating every week items planning data in JDE to maintain and optimize the information sent to suppliers weekly, providing forecast and submitting POs (supplier schedules) according to the continuous demand changes
Analyze materials requirements and planning weekly and run supplier schedules batch processes in JDE to send vendors the purchase orders and materials forecast via FAX and email, depending on the supplier capabilities to exchange electronic data
Maintain/update electronic data tools to track materials in transit from domestic and international vendors into Mexico
Monitor and report directly to the corporate finance department, monthly, materials in transit purchased in Europe and Asia and still in transit to Mexico
Follow up to manual requirements, such type of commodities which based on inventory levels the JDE system is set up to not submit weekly requirements to suppliers
Monitor and develop strategies for obsolete material handling stored at HRMX to disposition
Maintain traceability on past due requirements and work with vendors to making them liable for additional freight cost whenever the responsibility scope falls into the vendor’s ineffective ability to plan on delivering on time according to purchasing requirements submitted by MMS according to negotiated and set up lead times
Follow up on materials flow into HRMX to avoid excess and work with Lean Manufacturing to eliminate excess and develop the Warehouse transformation initiatives

Fulltime

Global Procurement Associate Analyst

The role has a main objective to enable, maintain and manage resolution of issue...

Location

Egypt , New Cairo

Salary:

Not provided

Pepsico

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Good interpersonal skills
Ability to analyze data and understand the processes
Good IT procurement skills. PC (Windows, Word, Excel, Power Point)
Ideally with a Procurement /analytical background
English essential, both verbal and in writing
French or German language would be a plus
ERP (SAP) and E-procurement tools ( ARIBA / Coupa) experience
Bachelor´s degree needed
2-3 years of experience required
Results Oriented skills

Job Responsibility

Analyze item list with catalogue data provided to create new or update existing catalogues
Assure the quality check of the item list with catalogue data provided by supplier/ Buyers
Accomplish catalogue creation SLA´s (e.g. response to users within agreed business days)
Catalogue management team is responsible for upload new catalogs into P2P system as approved and validate completeness/correctness of the upload according to controls guidelines
Act as point of contact person for supplier on technical catalogue related queries
Conduct and lead touchless/catalog performance review meetings with GP and POC teams to review the penetration, leakage, opportunity, utilized catalog items and the timely renewal of catalogs
Analyze spend data with to generate new catalogues opportunities and increase catalog penetration for lower automated commodities
Create and sustain up to date Catalog tracker and performance reports for existing catalogs to provide insights for potential opportunities from existing catalogs, and monitor catalog usage and expiry dates
Increase myBUY Productivity via identifying potential Catalog penetration opportunities to build catalogs for repeated spend products & services within indirect procurement
Reducing cost to serve as purchases using catalog becomes touchless, reducing approval workflow and involves minimal human effort and positively impact user experience

Procurement Business Improver

Job Description: Responsibilities - your mission: Support buyers and stakeholder...

Location

Portugal , Lisbon

Salary:

Not provided

Airbus

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

A degree in a STEM area (Engineering, Information Technology, etc.), Business, or a related quantitative field
Experienced in a Data / Business Analyst role (e.g., 3+ years)
Previous experience with programming languages such as Python, SQL, and Google Sheets/Excel formulas
Proficiency in Business Intelligence (BI) and data visualization tools to design, develop, and maintain interactive dashboards and reports (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, QlikSense)
Good analytical and data literacy skills, with the ability to both read, comprehend, communicate, and debate data and its context, as well as interpret large datasets and translate data into strategic business actions
A digital background and eagerness to adopt emerging technologies, with a specific understanding of how to utilize and prompt AI/Generative AI tools (e.g., Gemini) to drive business insights. Must possess a tools improvement mindset focused on AI integration and continuous development
Project Management skills for leading improvement initiatives
Communication, presentation, and change management skills (especially for digital adoption)
Be customer focused, understand priorities, and be accountable for results

Job Responsibility

Support buyers and stakeholders on the deployment of Procurement Digital solutions including support on access management they and their suppliers have to use, ensuring smooth digital adoption
Cross function support to Procurement commodities on transverse projects (R&T, Export Control Data, Enablement, Costing Brochure, Procurement Plan) including the digital set-up and data integration
Optimize and automatize business processes to achieve more efficient results, including establishing standard processes and best practices through deep analysis
Develop detailed project plans and manage all implementation processes for digital and process improvement initiatives
Data management support/maintenance including data cleansing (digital dashboard, procurement tools, specific trackers), current tools improvements, and the active application of AI / Gemini tools for data enhancement
Maintain and perform awareness sessions on procurement processes and digital tool utilization to buyers and stakeholders (risk management)
Define Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), regularly report progress, and adjust strategies based on rigorous, data-driven insights

What we offer

Diverse career opportunities within Airbus European core countries or in other regions around the world
A hybrid working model, allowing you to combine onsite and offsite work
A modern office at Parque das Nações, well connected to public transportation
A motivated and fun crew to grow and build and shape the GBS together
An intense and exciting onboarding experience

Fulltime

Procurement Business Improver

Location

Portugal , Lisbon

Salary:

Not provided

Airbus

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

A degree in a STEM area (Engineering, Information Technology, etc.), Business, or a related quantitative field
Experienced in a Data / Business Analyst role (e.g., 3+ years)
Previous experience with programming languages such as Python, SQL, and Google Sheets/Excel formulas
Proficiency in Business Intelligence (BI) and data visualization tools to design, develop, and maintain interactive dashboards and reports (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, QlikSense)
Good analytical and data literacy skills, with the ability to both read, comprehend, communicate, and debate data and its context, as well as interpret large datasets and translate data into strategic business actions
A digital background and eagerness to adopt emerging technologies, with a specific understanding of how to utilize and prompt AI/Generative AI tools (e.g., Gemini) to drive business insights
Must possess a tools improvement mindset focused on AI integration and continuous development
Project Management skills for leading improvement initiatives
Communication, presentation, and change management skills (especially for digital adoption)
Be customer focused, understand priorities, and be accountable for results

Job Responsibility

Support buyers and stakeholders on the deployment of Procurement Digital solutions including support on access management they and their suppliers have to use, ensuring smooth digital adoption
Cross function support to Procurement commodities on transverse projects (R&T, Export Control Data, Enablement, Costing Brochure, Procurement Plan) including the digital set-up and data integration
Optimize and automatize business processes to achieve more efficient results, including establishing standard processes and best practices through deep analysis
Develop detailed project plans and manage all implementation processes for digital and process improvement initiatives
Data management support/maintenance including data cleansing (digital dashboard, procurement tools, specific trackers), current tools improvements, and the active application of AI / Gemini tools for data enhancement
Maintain and perform awareness sessions on procurement processes and digital tool utilization to buyers and stakeholders (risk management)
Define Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), regularly report progress, and adjust strategies based on rigorous, data-driven insights

What we offer

Diverse career opportunities within Airbus European core countries or in other regions around the world
A hybrid working model, allowing you to combine onsite and offsite work
A modern office at Parque das Nações, well connected to public transportation
A motivated and fun crew to grow and build and shape the GBS together
An intense and exciting onboarding experience

Fulltime

Job Maps Management Specialist

Location

Poland , Wrocław

Salary:

Not provided

AmRest

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Minimum 1 years’ experience in a similar position
Communicative level of English
Excellent knowledge of MS Office
Diligence and attention to details
Ability to plan and manage work
Experience in working in an international environment.

Job Responsibility

Manage and maintain global Job Descriptions and Job Maps, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and alignment with the organization’s structure and business model
Apply and support global job mapping standards and methodology across brands, functions, and countries
Act as a partner and subject‑matter expert for HR teams and business stakeholders regarding Job Maps, role scopes, and job titles
Ensure alignment between Job Maps and the Global Job Titles Matrix, providing guidance on correct job title usage
Monitor the quality, completeness, and adoption of Job Maps
Maintain Job Descriptions and position data in HR systems (e.g. SyncPeople), ensuring data accuracy and regular updates
Support job architecture projects and rollouts and contribute to related communication and training materials.

What we offer

Stable employment under an employment contract in a global organization
Annual bonus - up to 10% of gross annual earnings
Work in a hybrid / remote model
Personalized benefits package: discounts to our cafes and restaurants, private medical care, Multisport card and much more
A friendly atmosphere in an international and fast growing Team.

Fulltime

Front Desk Coordinator

Front Desk Coordinator Are you an organized detail oriented with excellent commu...

Location

United States of America , Saint Louis

Salary:

Not provided

Robert Half

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Previous experience in a receptionist or administrative support role preferred
Strong communication and customer service skills
Ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced environment
Proficiency with office technology and Microsoft Office Suite

Job Responsibility

Greet visitors, clients, and team members with professionalism and warmth
Answer and route incoming calls
manage messages and inquiries
Maintain reception area and conference room schedules
Handle mail, deliveries, and office supply inventory
Assist with administrative tasks, data entry, and special projects
Collaborate with staff to support internal communication and workflow

What we offer

Competitive compensation and benefits
Collaborative, welcoming work culture
Opportunities for skill development and career growth
Exposure to multiple departments and business operations
Medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance
401(k) plan

Fulltime

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