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Logistics Buyer
| Contact Phone # |
954-985-6650 | Date Posted |
11/19/2009 | Number Of Positions Available |
1 | Location |
Chattanooga, TN | Length |
| Job Description |
Description:
§ Bachelor degree or equivalent in industry related experience
§ MBA degree
§ Conceptual Thinking- creative and strategic
§ Analytic Thinking- using logic and reason
§ Problem solving- creating options and solutions
§ Communication skills – interpersonal, presentation and written
§ Computer savvy – skilled in the use of software
§ Integration – joining people, processes or systems
§ Influencing and negotiation skills
§ Problem solving
§ Resource management
Required Desired:
§ SAP knowledge
§ Proficiency in MS-Word, PowerPoint, MSOutlook and Excel
§ Strong proven negotiation skills
§ Flexibility and professionalism in dealing with suppliers and internal customers
§ Organizational skills
§ Ability to communicate and interact effectively at all levels within the organization and with outside vendors/suppliers
§ Strong verbal and written communication and presentation skills
§ Engaging Employees (Create work environment that motivates Purchasing staff and leverages their individual strengths)
§ Adherence to corporate guidelines, procedures and policies
§ Persuasive and persistent
§ Ability to work effectively as a member of a team
§ Self motivated with ability to work independently
§ Proven Leadership skills
§ Work experience in the Logistic environment
§ German / Spanish language capability
§ Timely completion of sourcing processes
§ Timely implementation of new strategies
§ Experience in handling multi million dollar projects from a Procurement prospective
§ Work flexibility (travel requirements, work schedule, etc.)
Willingness to:
• travel to the US / Latin America / Germany on a regular basis
• work overtime if necessary
• work on the weekend if necessary
Role summary
§ To ensure that all Goods and Services,Inbound Logistics, Container / Package Material and Logistic Services are effectively and efficiently procured in a manner which meets all legal, ethical, and VW Group Global Sourcing process guidelines.
The role has to:
§ Develop negotiation strategies coordinated and aligned with Group tasks
§ Assist suppliers in developing offerings to create a competitive environment to accommodate the needs of client
§ Establish and maintain relationships with Business Units and suppliers to aid in determining the most appropriate and cost efficient solutions based on business needs.
Role responsibilities:
§ Reports to the Manager IT and Services
§ Assure process consistency
§ Development of specifications, bid terms and contractual language for the competitive bid process
§ Review the qualifications of potential and current suppliers
§ Evaluation of bids, selection of vendor and the negotiation of terms and pricing
§ Analyze supply base and competition with reference to price, capacity, and quality as well as monitor the integration of current and potential suppliers establishing a sound supplier base
§ Develops and implements negotiation strategies coordinated and aligned with Group tasks
§ Develops and implements new strategies and tools to increase efficiency within the Procurement area
§ Provides resolution of Purchasing related problems
§ Initiate inquiries and assists the Business Units in questions of future strategic RFP’s
§ Review Purchase Authorization and backup and review all purchase orders along with the Internal Audit | |
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