What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Buyer Indirect position at Yanfeng International?
The Senior Buyer Indirect is responsible for all operational and strategic purchasing activities within the given sub-commodities while delivering cost savings and ensuring compliance with overall YFAI objectives, strategies, and BOS procedures. Is responsible for the management of all suppliers within the sub-commodity group
Responsibilities
General
Guarantee compliance with BOS and SOX procedure for all Team / Group Members
Indirect Purchasing :
Lead development and implementation of commodity strategies for assigned commodity
Support appropriate purchase-to-pay (PTP) processes
Support to implement strategies and actions to reduce / consolidate suppliers, in line with agreed targets
Support implementation of Global Commodity strategies
Support proactive cooperation with other regions, to leverage volumes and common supplier sourcing
Implement strategies and actions to achieve FY (Fiscal Year) cost reduction goals, including PO-to-PO (Purchasing Order) reductions and rebates
Support accurate and timely reporting of key measurables
Improve working capital through optimum payment terms
Implementation and continuous improvement of standardization activities
Support business by presenting and implementing best business practices within your commodity
Customer service to support all customers for your commodity
Qualifications
Commercial or technical degree
In-depth understanding of purchasing tools and practices
PC knowledge (MS-Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Controlling and cost analysis knowledge
Relevant QAD knowledge preferred
Experience and expertise in industry, market, or commodity
Work Experience
5 years within automotive or commodity related industry
2 years as Commodity Buyer preferred
Packaging experience preferred
Purchasing experience, operational and strategic involvement
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