What are the responsibilities and job description for the Purchasing CO-OP, Summer 2023 position at Electrolux?
For us going to work every day has an even greater purpose than putting the latest product or technology on the market. It’s about improving the everyday lives of millions. By being sustainable and open to new ideas we can push the boundaries of cooking, cleaning, and wellbeing at home. But to keep doing so, we need more people who want to innovate and re-imagine what life at home can be.
Purchasing is responsible for sourcing and driving continuous improvement for the direct material, indirect material, spare parts, supplier quality, customs and compliance teams. More than 75% of the company’s product costs are handled by Purchasing. Its aim is to be a world-class organization that continuously contributes to the company’s strong drive for innovative products and service solutions at the best cost.
Purchasing focuses on functional excellence, strong collaborations with internal and external stakeholders globally, and leveraging Electrolux size to ensure the lowest total cost of ownership for materials and services purchased in any part of the world. Our department includes roles in purchasing, supplier quality and development, data analysis, commodity management, and project management. You will gain valuable experience, begin your career development and build an in-depth knowledge of purchasing while getting an introduction to our collaborative, fun and engaging culture.
Intern assignments will vary, but projects will focus on product cost analysis, supplier quality, process improvement, strategic sourcing and project management.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Analyze big data, identify opportunities for improvement, make recommendations, lead projects to implement and track results.
Lead initiatives to simplify and automate reporting capabilities in order to expand coverage and drive continuous improvement for the direct material, indirect material, spare parts, supplier quality, Customs and compliance teams.
Business Intelligence: Develop and maintain reports and tools to assist the Purchasing team to track performance and improve their business decision making process.
Receive both leadership and technical focused training to enhance your skillset.
Establish and maintain an open path of communication with leaders and team members.
Other ad hoc projects as assigned by manager.
WHO YOU ARE:
With a number of projects running simultaneously, flexibility and agility are essential.
Both reactive and proactive, you work efficiently and flexibly to deliver results.
You build trust, good working relationships and communicate effectively with your colleagues and across functions.
You can make yourself understood and are a good listener.
You set the pace and the priorities, and then you bring a methodical approach to meeting your goals.
You are driven to succeed and focused on leading your team to achieve.
