Commodity Buyer Direct Material
Commodity Buyer Direct Material
MANN+HUMMEL- Posted 4 hours ago
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Key Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
- Manage sourcing activities and supplier relationships for Metal, Rubber, Plastic, and Resin categories
- Handle RFQs, pricing analysis, and commercial negotiations with suppliers
- Support supplier selection, development, and cost optimization initiatives (VA/VE, BCC, cost reduction)
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Project Management, R&D, Quality) to ensure timely project execution
- Conduct cost analysis and target price setting (pre- and post-SOP)
- Manage supplier contracts throughout product lifecycle
- Support issue resolution, escalation management, and supplier performance improvement
- Maintain purchasing and supplier data in systems (e.g., SAP, eCONN)
- Work closely with Supply Chain and Global/Regional teams to achieve business targets
- Responsible for material cost targets and savings achievements
- Act as the key contact for suppliers and material group locally
- Manage local sourcing, pricing, and supplier contracts
- Support implementation of global material group strategies
- Collaborate with Quality teams (SQD/SQA) to enhance supplier performance
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or related field
- Minimum 5 years of purchasing experience in the automotive industry
- Experience in supplier development and cost negotiation
- Background working in multinational/global companies
- Knowledge of SAP and purchasing systems
- Ability to read and understand technical drawings and specifications
- Strong negotiation, analytical, and multitasking skills
- Fluent in English (spoken and written)/Chinese is a plus.
- Adaptable and able to work effectively in a dynamic environment
- Flexibility for traveling within Thailand and abroad.
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