Senior Indirect Buyer

JOIN THE TEAM THAT’S POWERING PROGRESS Building cities. Driving commerce. Fueling Progress. For over 100 years, Allison has powered the vehicles and technology that move our world forward. What powers us? Our employees. From the first person hired by James Allison in 1915 to the thousands across the globe who work for Allison today, we’re driving progress everywhere because we employ top talent worldwide. In both the Allison Transmission and Allison Off-Highway Drive and Motion Systems business units, our team strives to Improve the Way the World Works. Learn more about this role and how you can begin driving your career forward! Position Summary Indirect Capex buyer Main responsibility Implements the activities associated with the managed local spend for designated commodity categories Responsible for identification and evaluation of opportunities within the commodity categories managed for reduction of spend, consolidation of supply base, function and continuity of supply Deliver continuous improvement in cost, process and services within the commodity categories Manage requests for quotation, negotiations, selection and supplier development processes Manage order editing according to company needs and policies Draft contracts and understands the legal requirements of contract formulation. Timely reporting (activity status reports, financial results etc.) within the organization Advising plants on market trends, risks and opportunities Main opportunities and challenges: Take the lead on cross plants commodities or on local organization Job position requirements Education: University bachelor degree Engineer, Economics or equivalent Professional background Several years successful track record in purchasing and supply chain management Degree or equivalent experience Able to manage team-working Hard skills Essential: Familiar with key cost drivers and industry related events tied to assigned category (Indirect Spend Capex). Minimum bi-lingual with fluent English language skills. A third language will be valuable also. Sourcing and Category Planning: Conducts purchasing portfolio analysis, understands positioning of key suppliers and develops appropriate sourcing strategies Supplier Negotiation Has an established track record and uses a range of tools, (competitive tendering etc.). Is able to quickly analyse supply market data and use this to advantage in the negotiation process. Benchmarking: Has a positive approach to new ideas generated from working with other departments and business. Requests for Quotation (RFQ) and Agreeing Contracts Develops specifications and manages wide range of structured tendering/bid processes. Demonstrates how to construct/manage complex contracts, performance indicators and service levels Purchasing Process Improvement Analyses process in supply chain to ensure optimum workflows and takes active steps to remove non-value added work. Challenges the status quo and engages help and support from other functional groups. Considered as a plus: Creative, strategic thinker with global vision Soft skills High-level analytic, technical and communication skills Strong team player, able to work effectively on cross-functional teams Maintains an organized and professional manner when representing Company Compensation : Starting gross annual salary (RAL): starting at €50.000, Level B2 - CCNL Metalmeccanica Industria - The total compensation package will be determined based on the candidate’s skills and professional experience. Allison Transmission is an equal opportunity employer. We have opportunities for all qualified applicants regardless of age, race, color, sex, religion, creed, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or veteran status. “If you are not contacted within 60 days after your application, the search should be considered filled. In compliance with law obligations and GDPR, your application could be considered for further opportunities aligned with you profile"