Buyer - BMW Of North America

Our purchasing department is responsible for providing the BMW Group with products and services at the best possible quality / total cost ratio on a long-term basis. Purchasing aims to improve BMW Group's competitive position by being professional, committed and capable colleagues, who cooperate with internal and external partners on the basis of trust.

The Buyer role is responsible for the procurement of goods, aftersales parts and supplier services in a cost effective manner with consideration of quality, sourcing reliability, sustainability, meeting the requirements and needs of his/her process partners with the adequate priority.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform cost/price negotiations by using cost-/price analysis.
• Support the internal customers (commodity/project related) in projects up to 2M EUR
• Provide user support within the multiple purchasing channels (Purchy Chatbot, Askpurchy ticketing system, vendor management and reports)
• Arrange and negotiate all projects, to include high-volume projects.
• Compliant documentation according to local law and BMW Group guidelines
• Utilize local purchasing systems and reports.
• Update purchasing data bases and systems, e.g. with supplier data, market data.
• Align with other Regions within the Americas for project bundling opportunities.
• Participate in Cross Functional Team projects representing local market.
• Actively engage in Center of Competence meetings for applicable commodities.
• Achieve the KPIs and targets given by central department.
• Support the reliability, quality and performance of the suppliers and improve the suppliers together
  with support from the business departments regarding technical aspects.
• Support, in close cooperation with legal and other departments, that all contractual and commercial
  issues of the potential contract are addressed.
• Prepare and present presentations for central purchasing organization based on project volume.
• Conduct industry analysis meetings with vendors.
• Create, amend, and audit purchase orders-based purchasing guidelines.

Join the BMW North America team and enjoy a high-performance Total Rewards package that may include:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• All with options for $0 Employee contribution
• 401(k) with Company match
• Retirement Income Account (RIA)
• Employee vehicle program
• Bonus eligibility
• Paid Parental Leave of up to 6 weeks
• Paid Time Off in addition to Company paid holidays where eligible
• Hybrid work environment
• Voluntary Benefits to fit your needs

The pay range for this role is: $86,084.00 - $101,275.00.

The selected candidate's education, skills, experience, and location will be used to determine the final salary offer. All pay ranges are based on a full-time work schedule. This statement is in accordance with state and local pay disclosure requirements.

Even more so than the generous compensation and benefits, the culture and values of BMW of North America makes it the ultimate working environment. These values are Responsibility, Appreciation, Transparency, Trust, and Openness. We allow these values to guide the way we conduct ourselves and our business.

At BMW, we are driven by diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and are welcoming of all individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status Requirements:

• 3+ years of experience in purchasing or similar functions (i.e. marketing, logistics)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent time management

Preferences:

• PC and Office Skills (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Email, ...)
  Experience using SAP and/or other purchasing/finance system
• Strong presentation skills
• Analytical skills
• Negotiation skills