• Exceeds key performance indicators (KPIs) requirements such as Annual Cost Savings, Long Term Agreement Negotiations, and Supplier Delivery/Quality Performance
• Ensure team and self follow the corporate policies and procedures for all Purchasing Activities
• Clearly and efficiently communicate, effectively and tactfully interact and successfully negotiate with Company leaders outside and within Unique Fabricating
• Implement Total Cost of Ownership costing models and timely and cost-effective VA/VE actions
• Negotiate Agreements, including pricing, quality, lead-time, mode of shipment and payment terms and act proactively and timely for contract expirations and required renewals
• Oversee movement of incoming and outgoing freight
• Travel to plants and suppliers, and coordinate purchasing at the plant level with all suppliers
• Enter purchase orders to Local suppliers of raw material
• Oversee production schedules so that work order creation is accurate and timely
• Work with employees to resolve problems and answer any questions
• Determine the standard pack on the initial run of parts
• Develop and coordinate scrap material recycling programs

Skills: KPI Achievement and Performance Management, Policy Compliance and Procedure Adherence, Effective Communication and Negotiation, Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) Models, Contract Negotiation and Management, Logistics and Freight Management, Production Scheduling and Order Management, Problem Resolution and Team Collaboration

• Facilitate RFx’s for new product programs and other sourcing initiatives.
• Manage ERP pricing updates.
• Communicate with external suppliers to ensure data submittals align with overall program timing.
• Take responsibility for analyzing spending data.
• Interface with multiple functional groups to support various projects.
• Assist with the supplier onboarding process and supplier document submittals.
• Support the extraction and consolidation of key functional performance metrics/scoreboards.
• Other support activities to enable new program introduction and/or strategic sourcing initiatives
• Take part in the development and implementation of the commodity strategy.
• With guidance from commodity managers, negotiate the best total cost for purchased goods/components on new program launches.
• Build and assess TCO (total cost of ownership) models for new programs and other quoting activities.

Skills: RFx Facilitation, ERP Pricing Management, Supplier Communication, Data Analysis, Cross-functional Collaboration, Supplier Onboarding, Performance Metrics, Commodity Strategy Development

• Support execution of defined strategic sourcing process for commodity.
• Support preparation for contract negotiations, and supplier capacity assessments
• Partner with Procurement Analytics to perform ongoing price/rate benchmarking to ensure market competitiveness.
• Initiate necessary correspondence with internal stakeholders and suppliers to expedite purchased goods, effect cancellations, improve terms, resolve disposition of rejected goods, and rework costs, adjust invoice discrepancies, and rectify other related problems as assigned
• Analyze, mitigate and resolve pricing escalations and invoice discrepancies.
• Communicate effectively at all levels of the organization including written, verbal, and presentation techniques.
• Effectively escalate issues/risks and propose a mitigation plan to address them.
• Regular coordination with the relevant specialist departments and the regional/local key stakeholders to assure and increase customer satisfaction.
• Ensure suitable purchasing processes and tools are in place and followed.
• Participation in the shaping of the process landscape in Purchasing, as well as the initiation and support of continuous improvement measures

Skills: Strategic Sourcing Expertise, Procurement Analytics, Supplier and Stakeholder Communication, Issue Resolution, Effective Communication, Risk Management, Customer Satisfaction Coordination, Process Improvement

• Develop and implement a purchasing strategy in the assigned category/categories and agreement with the relevant specialist areas and contact partners in the regions
• Regional responsibility for the costs of assigned category/categories
• Planning and tracking of budgetary prerequisites, and development of purchasing costs in agreement with the relevant specialist areas and regional/local contact partners
• Analysis of the category’s purchasing volume
• Creation of market analyses and procurement strategies
• Identification, initiation, and promotion of potential savings and improvements (e.g. initiation of make-or-buy analyses) as well as responsibility for updating project data in the Purchasing reporting system
• Monitoring of project implementation and initiation of countermeasures if the project target is at risk.
• Risk management and task force/troubleshooting with QCD issues for all suppliers assigned as part of the Supplier Management Assignment.
• Negotiation of prices, conditions, and contracts as well as requests for bids for suppliers assigned as part of the Supplier Management Assignment.
• Ensuring the publication and accuracy of agreed-upon conditions and contracts with relevant suppliers according to the SMA.
• Initiation and implementation of the supplier selection and supplier approval process following the category-specific requirement matrix, creation of decision forms, supplier nominations and awards.
• Active management of the supplier portfolio (e.g. ensuring the correct supplier assignment, classification, assessment, and development) as well as active management of highly-volatile and supply-critical materials.

Skills: Strategic Sourcing and Purchasing, Budget Management, Market Analysis, Supplier Negotiation, Project Management, Risk Management, Supplier Selection and Approval, Supplier Portfolio Management

• Lead cross-functional team to define and develop segment purchasing strategies.
• Develop, negotiate, and implement strategies resulting in improved supply chain performance, enhanced product quality, innovative technology, and maximum value
• Contribute to segment business plan & be an active member in the global network of Buyers
• Lead or support large/regional/global sourcing projects or ad-hoc purchases within the segment. 
• Monitor, identify and mitigate risks in cooperation with cross-functional team
• Drive negotiation to find extra cost savings (on top of price agreements) and all relevant activities to deliver on QDCFTSR targets during the production phase and after the production phase for Revenue Parts.
• Prepare and report Key Performance Indicators development to key stakeholders
• Secure the outcome of the sourcing in a contractual package, and that all agreements are approved and signed
• Execute agreements with suppliers during production and after production for Revenue segments
• Forecast cost evolution for the scope of responsibility
• Manage and negotiate product/process changes during the production phase and after the production phase for Revenue segments
• Perform daily purchasing activities related to production orders, logistics and financial flows to the suppliers.

Skills: Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Strategic Sourcing and Negotiation, Global Network Engagement, Risk Management and Mitigation, Cost Savings and Performance Targets, KPI Reporting and Analysis, Contract Management and Execution, Forecasting and Process Management

• Commercial or technical degree and a strong proactive hands-on mindset
• The industry, automotive or commodity-related, purchasing experience
• In-depth understanding of purchasing tools and practices
• PC knowledge (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Controlling and cost analysis knowledge 
• A deep technical understanding of Automotive Purchasing
• A high level of technical understanding of cost drivers in Purchased Parts
• Ability to network across cultures/languages
• Experienced in data-driven decision analysis
• Proficient knowledge of supply chain methods and metrics
• Must have SAP knowledge

Qualifications: BA in Supply Chain Management with 3 years of experience

• Work experience in Commodity management, Strategic sourcing
• Experience with Stamping or Small parts (Fastener/Rubber/Plastics)
• Demonstrate competence in negotiating and analytical skills, good at contract administration
• Demonstrated ability to manage/lead multiple projects and changing priorities
• Strong verbal and written communication and presentation skills in English
• Ability to work effectively as a member of a team
• Proficient in MS Office programs (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc)
• Proven negotiation and problem-solving skills
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently
• Willing to stretch and work with different time zones - Ability to travel up, domestic and international travel

Qualifications: BA in Business Administration with 4 years of experience

• Experience in responsible roles within an international business environment and procurement/purchasing lead
• Proven knowledge of category strategies
• Effective negotiation skills
• A good working knowledge of Value Chain Analysis (VAVE, TQCM)
• Effective presentation skills and Strong communication skills
• Advanced interpersonal skills and experience in multidisciplinary and cross-functional teams.
• English fluent, second foreign language skills 
• Must display professional integrity
• Demonstrate a commitment to self-improvement
• Must have computer savvy – skilled in the use of software

Qualifications: BA in Economics with 2 years of experience

• Supplier-facing experience including sourcing, procurement, and delivery management
• Ability to read and interpret drawings to lead technical discussions between magniX and suppliers
• Experience working with internal and external engineering and quality teams
• Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs.
• Experience working in data-driven decision analysis
• Knowledge of negotiation best practices, both in-person and in written form as well as strong mediation skills
• Familiarity with should-cost tools and methods 
• SAP working experience 
• Must be able to communicate verbally and in written form with all levels of the organization
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement sourcing strategies cross-functionally

Qualifications: BA in Finance with 4 years of experience

• Previous experience as a Commodity Buyer or Hardware Engineer
• Proven experience in the automotive field dealing with electronic or electric products (TFT, LCD, Microprocessor, Diode, Driver, Integrated circuit, Transistor, Memory, Discrete, PCB)
• Solid understanding of distribution, purchasing, inventory and production
• Prior experience developing/maintaining a supplier management relationship
• Strong organization and communication skills
• Ability to quickly build strong rapport and relationships with internal process partners and supplier
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to multitask and prioritize activities with strict deadlines
• Fluent in English language and Italian, nice to have other foreign language
• Required background from Tier-1 international automotive companies or tier-2 midsize commodity firms.

Qualifications: BA in International Business with 5 years of experience