Buyer
Core
Develop and execute global and regional procurement strategies for production and non-production materials, managing supplier relationships and contracts across China, Asia Pacific, Germany, and the US.
Role type
Senior Buyer / Procurement Specialist
Builds
Supply chains for production materials, prototypes, and non-production site requirements
Domain
Manufacturing / Industrial Supply Chain
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> supply contracts and procurement activities
Required skills
Market research, commodity strategy development, supplier identification and evaluation, contract negotiation, contract management, project procurement, technical understanding, ISO 9001 knowledge
Preferred skills
Knowledge of MTU product spectrum, experience with leasing and utility negotiations
Technologies
Office software
Responsibilities
Conduct market research on procurement trends in China and Asia Pacific; Develop commodity and regional procurement strategies; Identify, pre-audit, and select suppliers; Negotiate contracts for production, non-production, and service agreements; Manage supplier relationships and resolve cross-functional issues; Procure materials for production, trials, and prototypes; Handle disposal of used commodities and negotiate leasing/utilities contracts.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC