Job Summary

 The Indirect Buyer responsible for all operational andstrategic purchasing activities within the given sub-commodities while delivering cost savings and ensuring compliance with overall YFAI objectives, strategies, and BOS procedures. The Indirect Buyerwill also be responsible for the management of all suppliers within the sub-commodity group

Responsibilities

General 

Guarantee compliance with BOS, PLUS, POS, SOX procedure for all Team / Group Members 

Indirect Purchasing: 

• Participate in developing and implementing CommodityStrategies - Indirect Goods & Services, Tooling, Machinery and Equipment (TME) and Logistics. 
• Support appropriate purchase-to-pay (PTP) processes 
• Support to implement strategies and actions to reduce and consolidate suppliers, in line with agreed targets 
• Support implementation of Global Commodity strategies 
• Support proactive cooperation with other regions in order to leverage volumes and common supplier sourcing 
• Implement strategies and actions to achieve FY (Fiscal Year) cost reduction goals, including PO-to-PO (Purchasing Order) reductions and rebates 
• Support accurate and timely reporting of key measurables 
• Improve working capital through optimum payment terms 
• Implementation and continuous improvement of standardization activities 
• Supportoperations in continuous improvement opportunities and projects 
• Customer Service toour operations facilities for all Indirect purchasing needs

Qualifications

 Education: Bachelor’s degree

Work Experience

• 3+ years (preferably in automotive) 
• Commodity purchasing is a distinct advantage for this position.