Commodity Buyer Senior Specialist - Mechanical

ph3About Us /h3 pInnovation. Sustainability. Productivity. We are breaking new ground in our mission to sustainably advance the noble work of farmers and builders everywhere. With a growing global population and increased demands on resources, our products are instrumental to feeding and sheltering the world. From developing products that run on alternative power to productivity‑enhancing precision technology, we are delivering solutions that benefit people. /p h3Job Purpose /h3 pThe Senior Buyer leads the team that manages relationships with suppliers, follows the strategies of central purchasing and ensures production with procurement of parts. The role is responsible for the timely and efficient sourcing of hydraulic, pneumatic and steering systems for our leading agricultural company. /p h3Key Responsibilities /h3 h3Sourcing Management /h3 ul liManage procurement of medium‑to‑high‑complexity components for European plants, covering hydraulic, pneumatic, and steering systems within the Mechanical commodity group. /li liCoordinate the external company in charge of purchase requisition and sourcing activity, monitoring KPIs such as ageing and purchase requisition backlog. /li liLead tactical and strategic activities related to the purchase of critical production parts. /li liSupport new product launch initiatives while developing and implementing cost‑reduction and sourcing strategies to improve quality, technology and delivery performance. /li liForecast and report economic savings performance, negotiate price reductions and long‑term agreements, conduct market tests, and award new business to maximize leverage. /li liAnalyze various reports to capture opportunities and drive improvements. /li /ul h3Relationship Management (Supply Base) /h3 ul liAct as supply/base champion and resolve supply base issues. /li liHandle product cost disputes, invoicing issues, quality concerns and delivery delays. /li liConduct contract negotiations, long‑term purchasing agreements, master supply agreements, and raw material indexation agreements. /li liOversee warranty agreements, co‑development agreements, non‑disclosure agreements and compliance agreements. /li /ul h3Experience Required /h3 ul liShort/Master’s degree in Economics, Business, Supply Chain, Engineering or Finance (preferred). /li liFluent English. /li liExcellent knowledge of Excel and the Office package. /li liRelevant product/commodity knowledge and understanding of the local supplier market. /li liMinimum 3 years’ experience in a similar position. /li /ul h3Preferred Qualifications /h3 ul liNegotiation skills to achieve results. /li liAbility to work under pressure. /li liExcellent organizational and communication skills. /li liAbility to independently make decisions that affect the team. /li liGood team work orientation and sense of initiative. /li /ul h3Pay Transparency /h3 pThe annual salary for this role is €46,800–€52,000 plus any applicable bonus. Salary ranges are based on skills, experience and qualifications. /p h3Benefits /h3 ul liFlexible work arrangements /li liParental leave /li liEmployee Assistance Programs /li /ul /p #J-18808-Ljbffr