DESCRIPTION We are looking for a talented Senior Buying Specialist (m/w/d) to join our team for our Purchasing Department in Nuernberg, Bayern, Germany. This role is offered as a hybrid position. In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways: Purchase Order Management: Responsible for raising and receiving purchase orders, ensuring timely and accurate procurement transactions. RFQ Execution: Manages Request for Quotations (RFQs), supporting competitive sourcing and supplier selection processes. Indirect Purchasing Support: Provides procurement support for indirect purchasing needs, particularly for European Tractions, ensuring alignment with regional requirements. Supplier Engagement: Builds and maintains strong relationships with suppliers through regular meetings and communications, fostering collaboration and performance. Issue Resolution: Proactively identifies and mitigates procurement-related issues to maintain continuity and quality in supply chain operations. Project Collaboration: Participates in project calls and contributes to cross-functional initiatives, ensuring procurement alignment with broader business goals. Global Supplier Coordination: Works on global projects involving suppliers across regions, supporting strategic sourcing and procurement excellence. Logistics Support for VPI Programs: Provides logistical and procurement support for Value Package Introduction (VPI) programs, contributing to successful product launches. RESPONSIBILITIES To be successful in this role you will need the following: Clear Communication: Deliver tailored, effective messages to diverse audiences. Procurement Expertise: Understand and apply procurement policies, procedures, and tools confidently. Process Knowledge: Navigate the Source-to-Pay cycle efficiently for smooth operations. Analytical Thinking: Solve problems and support decisions with data-driven insights. QUALIFICATIONS Education/ Experience: Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in Supply Chain Management or a related field. Proven experience in the automotive industry, with a strong understanding of sector-specific standards and practices. Fluency in English, including advanced written and verbal communication skills, is required. Fluency in German, including advanced written and verbal communication skills, is required. Familiarity with eAxle and traction products, including sourcing and supplier engagement. Hands-on experience supporting VPI (Value Package Introduction) or NPI (New Product Introduction) programs. Job Purchasing Organization Cummins Inc. Role Category Off-site Remote Job Type Exempt - Experienced ReqID 2420442 Relocation Package No 100% On-Site No Cummins and E-Verify At Cummins, we are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer dedicated to diversity in the workplace. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, gender, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity and/or expression, or other status protected by law. Cummins validates the right to work using E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employeeu2019s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. Visit http://EEOC.gov to know your rights on workplace discrimination.