Commodity Inyection Molding Buyer

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for defining, preparing, communicating, and leading the execution of the Global Commodity Segment strategy for Plastic injection molding.
• Support the development of a sustainable and innovative supply base to secure the global manufacturing footprint of Op mobility by Product Development technical roadmaps.
• Responsible to reach both annual and long-term cost optimization targets, utilizing commercial, technical and logistic leverages.
• Anticipate market risks and understand latest trends within relevant commodity development /
• Act as a speaking partner towards large commodity manufacturers and distributors.
• Establish open detailed cost models with key suppliers in the commodity/segment.
• Understand and manage through indexation or hedging relevant material costs
• Coordinate management of large-scale logistic crises and allocations.
• Conduct regular Supplier performance review meetings or management reviews with strategic suppliers in the commodity/category.
• Contribute to the company’s maturity growth by sharing lessons learned and general awareness of Opmobility complexity and specifics among team members and other Functions.

Requeriements education

• Degree in Business administration, Engineering, or relevant field of study.
• Great negotiation and presentation skills
• Problem-solving and analytical skills Cross-functional leadership and facilitation skills
• Great communication skills in an international environment 
• Multicultural fit 
• Flexibility in terms of traveling and handling problems (Hands-on mentality)
• Microsoft, preferably SAP good knowledge. 

Experience

• Minimum of 3 years of working experience as Buyer/Segment Lead for Plastic injection molding.