We believe that a change towards a better, more sustainable future of transportation is possible. That’s why we are so dedicated to developing safer, more efficient and innovative solutions that make our visions come to life. Who are we? More than 33,000 team-players from all around the world who drive progress through technical excellence and social responsibility.
Main Tasks & Responsibilities:
- Align purchasing actions across Europe to maximize corporate synergy
- Identify and plan savings projects with commodity management.
- Oversee tool/FAI orders and production ramp-up at suppliers.
- Manage cost improvement projects for products.
- Develop and implement strategies based on market analysis and cost drivers.
- Identify and qualify new suppliers, negotiate contracts.
- Conduct assessments, risk evaluations, and performance monitoring.
- Align with quality development and purchasing teams for project implementation and savings reviews.
- Drive initiatives with suppliers and locations to enhance commodity strategies.
Qualifications & Skills:
- 3 years purchasing experience (direct purchasing)
- Technical diploma or experience at technical purchasing
- Strong ability to work independently in functional management and cross-locational European teams, driving actions to full implementation.
- International experience of middle or big industrial multinational companies
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Data Management, Analytical skills
- English language knowledge
Advantages:
- Strong abilities in consultancy
- SAP experience
- Technical, cost stucture-based negotiation, contractual law knowledge
- Experience in field of Sustainability or SCOPE 3.1
- German language knowledge
At Knorr Bremse Group, more than 33,000 employees from over 100 locations and 30 countries around the globe are committed to progress on rail and road through technological excellence, sustainable management and social responsibility. With most recent revenue over 7.9 billion euros, with us, you can expect an exciting and varied job in an international environment as well as an attractive package.