Job requirements:
•Further development of existing procurement strategies and implementations of defined targets for selected product groups.
•Initiation and implementation of procurement processes in the context of new and series projects up to successful initial sampling.
•Global supplier market analysis, development and establishment of new sources of supply.
•Responsibility for quality, costs and delivery performance in selected product groups.
•Development and implementation of cost reduction measures and sustainable optimization of procurement costs, including benchmark analyses (best cost country sourcing taking TCO aspects into account) and supplier workshops.
•Initiation of and participation in Groupwide standardization and bundling projects for purchased materials.
•Conducting condition and contract negotiations with national and international suppliers, and tools.
•Observance of supplier risk management and feasibility assessment of purchased parts and tools.
•Participation in supplier selection, evaluation and development.
Requirements:
•Successfully completed degree in Business, Engineering, or equivalent commercial/technical training.
•Several years of proven experience in strategic or operational purchasing
•Strong negotiation skills with a track record of achieving favorable outcomes
•Solid understanding of framework agreement structuring and contract management
•Excellent communication skills; fluency in German is highly preferred
•Proficient in MS Office and SAP systems
•Strong analytical thinking with a crossfunctional mindset; adaptable, assertive, and solutionoriented
•High level of intercultural competence and willingness to travel internationally (approx. 25%)
About Bode North America Inc
We offer access to the mobility of tomorrow in sustainable public transport. Innovation is at the heart of BODE. We believe that vehicle door systems are not just doors, but the gateway to the future of mobility. Our innovative solutions are designed to revolutionize the passenger travel experience. We want to create vehicle door systems that are not only safe and comfortable, but also interact intuitively with the needs of passengers and the environment.