Indirect Commodity Buyer

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Garrett is a cutting -edge technology leader delivering differentiated solutions for emission reduction and energy efficiency. We are passionate about innovating for mobility and beyond. With a nearly 70-year legacy, we serve customer worldwide with passenger vehicle, commercial vehicle, aftermarket replacement, and performance enhancement solutions.

Join Our Team as Indirect Commodity Buyer!

Role Overview:
Responsible for EMEA purchasing of MRO commodities (~$20M spend), driving cost savings and supplier strategy. Manages tenders, RFQs, bid evaluation, and eAuctions, while working closely with plants and global teams to support AOP/STRAP. Also responsible for working capital improvements and contract management.

What you`ll do: 

Sourcing process management: 

Responsible for the Purchasing of MROcommodity. Will prepare the tender, RFQs, evaluates the bids and cost comparison analyse. Will identify and drive savings opportunities according company goals, consumption reduction and value engineering projects through negotiation; Conducts eAuctions; Working capital improvement and Contract managment

Responsible for E2E process, including PO creation, invoice resolution, Coupa support

Develop and deploy Global strategies of the commodities in line with company requirements.

Work closely with Plant & global functions for implementation of AOP, to meet internal steakholder objectives like timing, cost and strategy

Monitor market trends, competitor strategies to evaluate areas of opportunities to reduce costs; Assess and evaluate suppliers and undertake performance reviews to ensure contract compliance.

Supplier scorecard - Manage supplier performance activity, propose improvements.

What we need:

Bachelor Degree 

Minimum 3 years in Purchasing with experience in complex supplier negotiations including preparing and administering Long Term Agreements

Fluent in English

Very well skilled with MS Office Excel, PowerPoint, Projects, Word.

Technical knowledge of Procurement/sourcing

Planning, negotiations and agreements/contract management

Strong communication and teamwork skills 

Self-motivated and capable of working with tight deadlines

Good organizational skills with an ability to prioritize

Problem Solving skills

Leadership skills

BENEFITS

• Meal tickets
• 13th salary
• Private medical insurance
• A fixed monthly amount received on the Benefits platform with which you can choose from services such as:
• Extended health insurance for employees and dependents
• Dental care
• Online and offsite shopping discounts
• Private pension
• Vacation vouchers
• Transportation: Metrorex/STB monthly subscriptions or Fuel card
• Access to various events (paintball, escape room, laser tag, rafting, wakeboarding, movie, theater etc.)

LEARN & DEVELOP

• Extensive online and on-site training programs
• Support for Green Belt Six Sigma Certification
• Peer2Peer Training program: learn and teach one another, offer advice, and engage
• Career growth & promotion opportunities
• International work environment

RELAX & WELL-BEING

• Sports and Social Club: trainer in the Office program and weekly online Nutrition Sessions for all Garrett employees
• Friendly working environment, alongside talented and dedicated people
• Networking area
• Bookster
• Great coffee, tea and spices
• Weekly Fruit Day
• Employee assistance program for all our employees (professionals ready to listen and speak with you on all subjects)
• Flexible working hours
• 26 vacation days per year for all our employees
• Hybrid work environment: 2 days Work from Home per week