Einkäufer / Buyer in Zell am Harmersbach bei American Axle & Manufacturing

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Job Posting Title

Einkäufer / Buyer (m/w/d)

Job Description Summary

Wir suchen für unseren Standort in Zell a. H. ab sofort einen Einkäufer (m/w/d).
Haben wir dein Interesse geweckt? Wir freuen uns über deine Bewerbung!

We are looking for a full-time Buyer (m/f/d) for our location in Zell a. H..
Have we piqued your interest? We look forward to receiving your application!

Job Description

• Bearbeitung von Beschaffungsvorgängen entlang der gesamten Prozesskette mit Terminüberwachung
• Leitung von Einkaufsprojekten und Mitarbeit in Projekten anderer Fachabteilungen
• Unterstützung aller Abteilungen in beschaffungsrelevanten Fragen
• Behandlung von Lieferproblemen mittels Analyse, Abstellmaßnahmen und deren Umsetzung
• Ausarbeiten von Vorschlägen und Maßnahmen bei Cost Reduction / Cost Avoidance (PIP)
• Permanente Optimierung der Bezugsquellen
• Lieferantenbesuche und -gespräche intern und extern führen
• Einführung neuer Beschaffungstechnologien und organisatorischer Abläufe
• Durchführen von Analysen und Erstellen von Auswertungen
• Berichterstattung über die vereinbarten Kennzahlen gegenüber dem Vorgesetzten
• Überwachung von Gewährleistungsansprüchen bei Anlagen und Investitionsgütern
• Intercompany-Benchmark; Best Practice
• Maßgebliche Mitarbeit und Unterstützung bei der konkreten Umsetzung von Unternehmensabläufen und Prozessen
• Synchronisationsunterstützung zwischen AAM-Werken im Bereich Commodity Management

• Processing procurement processes along the entire process chain with deadline monitoring
• Management of purchasing projects and collaboration in projects of other departments
• Supporting all departments in procurement-related issues
• Dealing with supply problems by means of analysis, remedial measures and their implementation
• Developing proposals and measures for cost reduction / cost avoidance (PIP)
• Ongoing optimization of sources of supply
• Conducting supplier visits and discussions internally and externally
• Introducing new procurement technologies and organizational processes
• Carrying out analyses and preparing evaluations
• Reporting on the agreed key figures to the line manager
• Monitoring warranty claims for systems and capital goods
• Intercompany benchmarking; best practice
• Significant cooperation and support in the concrete implementation of company procedures and processes
• Synchronization support between AAM plants in the area of commodity management

Required Skills and Education

• Kaufmännische Ausbildung zur/zum Industriekauffrau/ -kaufmann (m/w/d)
• Berufserfahrung im Einkauf, wünschenswert in der Automotive-Branche
• IT-Anwenderkenntnisse insbesondere MS Office und ERP-Systeme
• Verantwortungsbewusstsein
• Technisches Verständnis
• Fließende Deutsch- und gute Englischkenntnisse

• Commercial training as an industrial clerk (m/f/d)
• Professional experience in purchasing, desirable in the automotive industry
• IT user skills, in particular MS Office and ERP systems
• Sense of responsibility
• Technical understanding
• Fluent German and good English skills

About American Axle & Manufacturing

As a leading global Tier 1 Automotive and Mobility Supplier, AAM (NYSE: AXL) designs, engineers and manufactures Driveline and Metal Forming technologies to support electric, hybrid and internal combustion vehicles. Headquartered in Detroit with over 80 facilities in 18 countries, AAM is bringing the future faster for a safer and more sustainable future. We work together to support our customers on global and regional platforms with a focus on quality, operational excellence and technology leadership.

With our global footprint, we are committed to building an equitable and inclusive culture that encourages, supports and celebrates the unique voices of our diverse workforce.Be part of the future with #TeamAAM.

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