Working at Freudenberg: We will wow your world!
Responsibilities:
* Driving the supplier strategy for the commodity group 'metal components', with a primary regional focus on Europe, China, and Asia
* Operational responsibility for the commodity group 'metal components' at the Reichelsheim site, including partner production facilities and incubator teams
* Conducting price and contract negotiations up to the conclusion of framework agreements for the entire business unit, as well as reviewing documents for compliance with our quality and safety standards
* Analysis of procurement markets and design of supplier management strategies
* Operational purchasing activities ranging from request for quotation (RFQ) processing, supplier selection, project management, scheduling, and system maintenance through to invoice verification
* Support in supplier evaluation for the 'direct materials', as well as participation in supplier development initiatives
* Handling complaints and delivery disruptions and initiating corrective actions
* Support in supplier qualification and auditing activities
Qualifications:
* Completed degree in engineering or business administration, or a comparable qualification based on vocational training
* Several years of relevant professional experience, ideally in a manufacturing environment
* Confident use of ERP systems, ideally SAP, as well as MS Office applications
* Strong communication skills across different cultures and hierarchical levels to promote effective collaboration with all internal and external partners
* Good technical understanding
* High level of commitment, initiative, reliability, and flexibility to continuously improve existing processes
* Very good command of both German and English, written and spoken
* Analytical and goal-oriented thinking and approach
The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
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