Knorr-Bremse, the global market leader for braking systems and other systems for rail and commercial vehicles

Commodity senior buyer

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.

Sector(s):

• Transportation, Procurement, Logistics
• Economization, Procurement

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