Metals Commodity Buyer - Service Center Buyer Job at Volkswagen AG (Chattanooga)

Job Description

This position is a career level 18P and is located in Chattanooga, TN. Drive VW Group Global strategy and initiatives for NAR Region. Support team to establish achieve an annual business plan to optimize the material cost of assigned parts. Responsible for sourcing and managin Steel Service Centers for Volkswagen Group of America. Support the team’s development and implementation of localization and hidden cost strategies as well as your own.

Job Responsibility

Drive VW Group Global strategy and initiatives for NAR Region
Support team to establish achieve an annual business plan to optimize the material cost of assigned parts
Responsible for sourcing and managin Steel Service Centers for Volkswagen Group of America
Support the team’s development and implementation of localization and hidden cost strategies as well as your own
Lead Business “on-top” cost reduction activities within their Commodity
Teach new Buyers “Best Practices” Negotiation Skills
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
Lead the overall strategy in the region to develop Forward Sourcing Strategy for their assigned Material Groups
Leverage current business with future business through Global Sourcing
Implement regional and global material group strategies
Coordinate as necessary with counterparts within the VW Group
Create sourcing presentations with recommendations which contain supporting (e.g. Benchmark data)
Travel to suppliers as long as needed to monitor an part shortage situation
Teach new Buyers how to handle part shortage situations
Responsible for crisis management of unforeseen supply chain disruptions

Requirements

Bachelor degree or equivalent in business or other relevant field of study
Analytical and conceptual thinking – using logic and reason
Problem solving – specifically high level topics
Integration – joining people, processes or systems
High level knowledge of VW Systems (EBON, Tevon, AIP, AVON, etc)
Resource management and prioritization
Displays professional integrity
Demonstrates commitment to self-improvement
Computer savvy – skilled in the use of software
Experience of success in conflict resolution
Self-motivated with ability to work independently
Ability to communicate and interact effectively at all levels within the organization and with outside vendors / suppliers
Flexibility and professionalism in dealing with suppliers and internal customers
Influencing and negotiation skills
Strong verbal & written communication and presentation skills
Ability to work effectively as a member of a team
Proficient in MS Office programs (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc)
Proven negotiation and problem solving skills

Nice to have

MBA degree
Degree in supply chain management or logistics

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