IT/TK Buyer

The Buyer for NPM Purchasing is responsible for procurement of required Information Technology and Telecommunications (IT/TK) related goods and services within the Facilities & Facility Services Regional Category Team, serving stakeholders across the North America region.

Your Contribution:

• Develop and manage a regional supplier strategy with strong emphasis on cost management, maximizing global synergies and improving quality and delivery performance; the creation and proposal of budgets for various commodities and cost avoidance targets for affected Business Units is included.
• Closely partner with affected locations regarding supplier panels, new technologies & cost savings activities for assigned programs; manage savings projects through implementation.
• Issue RFQ's (Request for Quote) and associated purchase orders. Negotiate with target/preferred suppliers for best cost, quality, delivery, and contractual terms and conditions, related to supply.
• Comply with all applicable laws/policies governing the buyer/seller relationship and conduct business in an ethical way to represent the company in the best possible manner.
• Manage lease portfolio of companies leased IT/TK devices coordinating with supplier, stakeholder, and accounts payables for smooth procure-to-payment process.
• Review current processes and procedures strategically and propose improvements to include maximizing eProcurement and automation.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Your Experience & Qualifications:

• 2+ years of related purchasing experience in Information Technology/Telecommunication is required. Previous experience in a tier-1 environment preferred.
• Strong negotiation, financial cost analysis, market analysis, continuous improvement, problem solving, time and project management skills is required.
• Demonstrated ability to successfully work with cross functional teams, including the ability to build alliances, in a regional, changing environment to deliver value-added results.
• Proven ability to work under high pressure and tight deadlines, while able to manage/lead multiple projects and tasks simultaneously.
• Strong communications skills, both oral and written. This includes strong persuasive skills, assertiveness, be analytical, proactive, and innovative.
• Self-motivated, customer-oriented, and detail-oriented.
• Knowledge of SAP is preferred but not required.

Our Offer:

We will provide a collaborative environment working on exciting assignments, along with ongoing personal & career development opportunities, attractive salary & extensive personal benefits. We encourage you to apply even if you don´t meet every single requirement. You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles.

After receiving your online application, the interview process will typically be a screening call followed by Personal Interview(s).

#TeamMAHLE is diverse, and we see that as a great advantage! We welcome applications with diverse experiences, backgrounds, and identities.

Do you have any questions?
ANDREA.DUGAY.GARCIA@MAHLE.COM