Merchandise Buyer Assistant jobs in Tuscaloosa, AL

Objective of the position

• Cost, quality and on-time procurement in the associated specialist purchasing areas in the context of the targets
• Project coordination with the HQ in Germany

Major Responsibilities

• Market analysis, bid comparisons, processing of orders and invoices
• Selection of high quality suppliers during simultaneous concentration of the number of suppliers
• Detection of synergy potentials 
• Preparation of purchasing strategies after consultation with specialist departments
• Negotiation with suppliers
• Preparation/completion of the necessary contract documents
• Awarding contracts, in accordance with existing corporate policies
• Developing supplier strategies
• Maintenance and development of important customer-supplier relationships
• Processing of complaints from escalation level
• Initiation and monitoring of supplier development measures
• Commitment to achieving the savings targets and responsible for the corresponding continuous improvement programs in the context of purchasing goals
• Preparation/completion of the necessary BET, RFQ and project review documents
• Support and participation in projects
• Commitment to achieve the material purchasing and project greenfield goals set in the framework of the budget / project allocations
• Compliance with the regulated processes in the quality process instructions for the best possible benefit of the company
• Representative of purchasing at project reviews

Qualifications

• Bachelors in Business Administration, Economics, Engineering or related field
• Master of Negotiation 
• Knowledge of products and market
• Proficient SAP R3
• Proficient with Contract Law 
• Understanding of cross-functional activities (departments like quality assurance, accounting, controlling & production) 
• Strong Communication / interpersonal /conflict resolution skills 
• Proficient MS-Office 
• Familiar with OSHA standards 
• Process, Results driven 
• Strong analytical skills (process/ systems) 
• Proficiency in English Language (verbal and written) 
• Additional German/Spanish Language skills preferred
• 3 years of experience working in Purchasing or Procurement within a manufacturing environment 
• Experience in the specialist’s areas of Plastic Injection (tools, materials, components, processes, devices, Capex, MRO, Services, etc.)

Organizational Classification

Higher level function: Purchasing Director  

            Direct Reports: N/A