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Cost estimates for project cost calculations during acquisitions
RFQ processing (new and serial projects) and analysis of supplier quotations
Independent execution of price negotiations at the product level
Selection and nomination of series suppliers in accordance with Vibracoustic processes
Achievement of material cost-saving targets through development of tactical plans and use of global sourcing, e-auctions, cost analysis, VAVE activities, value-stream analysis workshops, and supplier changes
Defining the commodity stamping strategy for the Airspring product group and rolling it out regionally in alignment with the global commodity manager
Negotiation of annual contracts, rebate agreements, and framework agreements with commodity stamping suppliers, including setting delivery terms, payment terms, and Incoterms
Reporting of purchasing performance results and configuration of the ERP system regarding pricing, surcharges, etc.
Troubleshooting / support for Logistics and SQA
Master’s degree in engineering and / or Business Administration or comparable
Minimum 3 years experience as a Commodity or Project buy in Strategic procurement (preferably but not mandatory experience in Air springs)
Proactive attitude, curious and self-driven
Supply chain processes
Costbreakdown and market indices knowledge
Negotiation skills
Basic SAP skills
Professional English and German skills (preferably but not mandatory Turkish).
Proactive attitude, curious and self-driven
The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
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