137168br - Associate Commodity Buyer (Fixed Term

Are you a curious changemaker who thrives in a fast-paced, global and complex environment? Does the opportunity to make an impact excite you, and are you looking for a career where you grow and learn every day? At Group Purchasing we shape the world we want to live in, by leveraging our ecosystem of supply network partners to drive prosperity.
Innovation, sustainability, diversity, competitiveness, resiliency, new business models, and digitalization are all key drivers in how we select partners, partners that have the same value based and people centric view of the world as we do here
Together we deliver business value to our customers
We are looking for talent with passion, commitment and big ideas who want to make a difference. Sounds like you? Join our team
The Purchasing Strategy & Digitalization (PS&D) function within Purchasing (GTP) is a Centre of Excellence. We are responsible for driving and facilitating the strategic direction of purchasing on behalf of Executive Management Team.
PS&D are, together with relevant line functions, driving efficiency within digitalization, governance, harmonization, group synergies, continuous improvements, and digital & IT projects to enable business value. We work proactively with change management and transformation in collaboration with GTP line functions.
Head of Purchasing Strategy & Digitalization is also hosting Purchasing India organization on behalf o
**Who are you **?**

If you have a burning desire to be a part of developing and setting the course for our society’s future efficient and sustainable transport solutions together with us.this is the right place to be

You are passionate, value-driven, and have a keen eye for details to work on transformation in the purchasing area.

You work with a passionate team of purchasing professionals having a good understanding of the dynamic environment with fast-moving technology, new business models, varying demands from customers, and a full focus on quality, safety, and sustainability among others.

As a Buyer, you are accountable for the QDCFTSR (Quality, Delivery, Cost, Feature, Technology, Sustainability, Risk Management) of the supplier base on your segments. You are responsible to make sure that the segment business plan is implemented through the selection of the right suppliers, and by continuously securing supplier QDCFTSR performance by using the tools, methodologies, and purchasing/cross-functional network.

**Location**:Bangalore, India
**Main Responsibilities**
- Responsible to make sure that the segment strategy is implemented through the selection of the right suppliers, and by continuously securing supplier QDCFTSR performance by using the tools and purchasing/cross functional network.
- Actively participate in the development of the global and regional Segment Business Plan
- To secure the outcome of sourcing in a contractual way, all contracts are approved and signed
- Ensure valid agreements with all suppliers in production and extend contracts on time before expiry through Deep dive methodologies to ensure right QDCFTSR with existing suppliers
- Challenge, Negotiate, & Report changes after contract/PO signature and ensure fulfilment of project targets.
- Secure Suppliers understand and comply to requirements/expectations and procedures
- Perform updates of Supplier classification or categorization
- Perform updates of Payment Terms, Currency Terms etc. in line with Group Policies
- Drive and secure KPI target fulfilment Ex: Lead and Drive cost reduction activities with suppliers & stakeholders to meet all commercial targets
- Act as a Supplier Host & Drive Regional/Local Stakeholder Network as required
- PR to PO processing: Scope understanding & alignment with stake holders, negotiations with suppliers etc..
- Manage business, projects & operation review meetings with suppliers and stakeholders
- Forecast cost evolution for scope of responsibility
- New Parma / Vendor creations after due diligence & supplier evaluation.
- Drive improvements like catalogues or automation
- Drive, Scout and implement transformation topics ex: new business models, new technologies, sustainability, and digitalization etc.

**Competence & Experience**
- BE/B.Tech in Mech /Industrial Engg/Automobile Engineering or relevant supply chain degree.
- Experience in IT HW SW Services (1-3 years).
- Negotiation skills.
- Self-confidence, self-driven, energetic, and positive attitude.
- Structured approach and Stakeholder management.
- Teamwork & Cross functional Collaboration.
- Data Management & Analytical Skills.
- Communication, presentation, and interaction skills.
- Ability to handle things independently & be a leader.
- Proactive and team player.