Buyer (In-Direct) Facilites - ASG Renaissance

Purpose of Position Requirement
The Buyer position is responsible for acquiring indirect materials and services for JJE North America while managing commercial matters with the supply base. Key responsibilities include managing the sourcing process, supplier selection, managing commercial relationships with the supply base and being responsible for their overall performance.
Roles & Responsibilities
* Responsible for facility commodities related to logistics such as general facility services, building construction/repair and equipment installation
* Negotiate supplier commercial matters including piece price, supply agreements, payment terms, standard terms and cost reductions.
* Manage sourcing activities for commodities by conducting competitive bidding events with suppliers and recommending suppliers to internal stakeholders.
* Responsible for tactical activities such as managing POs and processing supplier adds/changes.
* Develop and motivate the supply base by rewarding high performance with new business opportunities to foster healthy relationships.
* Enhance North America profitability by negotiating cost reductions and other value-add improvements.
* Support data management process improvement activities (such as ERP/SRM/Portal), including master supplier data, supplier scorecard and spend analytics.
* Develop and execute commodity strategies that drive improved overall performance and competitiveness through the supply chain.
* Follow the JJENA Code of Ethics, abide by all relevant laws, regulations and company policies, and avoid any inappropriate behavior with suppliers, and support an open and fair environment.
* Other related activities as required.

Position Requirement
Education & Experience

* Education: Bachelor and above
* Major: Supply Chain, Engineering, Finance or related field
* Prior experience with indirect commodities
* Language: advanced English oral and written skills
* Work Experience: 2+ years of purchasing experience in the auto industry

Knowledge & skills
* Familiar with purchasing processes in the auto industry.
* Extensive knowledge and skills managing supplier commercial matters, negotiations, supplier quality, troubleshooting, standard legal terms, etc.
* Knowledge of eDrive materials and components is a plus.
* Proficient with PC and Office tools.

Personality
* High level of professionalism and accountability.
* Strategic mindset and the ability to see the bigger picture Strong sense of responsibility. Commitment to company interests.
* Able to work under pressure. Committed to high quality work and guide team for quality work.
* Experienced in problem solving with a cross functional approach.
* Solid sense of ownership with ability to prioritize and manage multiple simultaneous work-streams.

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