Commodity Buyer

• Negotiate long-term agreements for series production components
• Recommend supplier process improvements through interpreting engineering drawings and evaluating customer needs
• Explore available technology and implement best practices related to purchasing activities
• Select suppliers for existing products through effective use of procurement skills in an automotive environment (IATF 16949, QS-9000, AIAG, ISO 14001)
• Prepare Tenders (RFQ’s) for multi-year full production quantities
• Evaluate part designs with engineering, quality and suppliers to obtain optimum efficiencies
• Develop metrics to measure progress against corporate goals
• Responsible for raising change requests for Purchasing Projects
• Responsible for raising tooling and production orders
• Support Global corporate purchasing activities
• Project work as appropriate and other duties as assigned

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering area or related field
• 3-5 years purchasing experience
• Experience of working with a Global commodity supply base
• ERP experience required
• Knowledge of SAP R3 (valued)
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project required
• Attention to detail
• Good written, verbal and presentation skills
• Excellent negotiation skills
• Excellent influencing skills, setting direction, and prioritising
• Able to motivate others and drive for results
• Proficiency in English, written and spoken
• Full Proficiency in Portuguese, written and spoken
• Flexibility and willingness to travel at short notice

Masters Degree (preferred)