Expires soon Thyssenkrupp

Indirect Buyer

  • Terre Haute (Vigo County)
  • Procurement

Job description

At thyssenkrupp we have more than 155,000 employees in nearly 80 countries and annual sales of €43 billion. We are active in automotive engineering, logistics, plant technology, steel production, elevator manufacturing and much more. We work in large and small businesses all around the world – but we always work together. We have over 200 years of experience in industry and the latest cutting-edge technology. We have a position that‘s right for you, that piques your interest, and that puts your skills to the test.

Indirect Buyer
thyssenkrupp Presta North America LLC,
Terre Haute, {region10529}

Our Business Area Components Technology is passionate about everything that moves. It produces components for all application areas such as front and rear axles of all Porsche models or large-diameter anti-friction slewing rings for windmill-powered plants. 30.000 employees are responsible for the success of this Business Area.

thyssenkrupp Presta North America is a global leader in automotive components technology and the leading steering systems supplier for the automotive industry. thyssenkrupp Presta North America provides the industry with high-quality manual and electric steering columns, rack and pinion steering gears, and electric power assisted steering gears. thyssenkrupp Presta North America is part of the thyssenkrupp Presta AG group, headquartered in Eschen, Liechtenstein. In 2003, our manufacturing facility was established in the South Industrial Park of Terre Haute, Indiana. Beginning with just one assembly line, a handful of employees and 58,000 square feet, the company has grown to over 450 employees and 224,000 square feet. In addition, we have an office on northeast side of Indianapolis where the Procurement and Supplier Development Department, Business Development and Product Engineering are now located. We have a third location in Troy, Michigan which houses our Sales Engineering, Logistics Distribution Center for USA, and Customer Resident Engineering.

Your responsibilities

Responsible for securing and analyzing quotations and negotiating prices and terms related to business needs. Handles services and indirect material in regards to office and plant needs. It is in charge of the bidding process, negotiating and releases all purchase orders and following up up-to the service or product are delivered.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Other duties may be assigned.

·  Ensure all purchases are made in accordance with official tkP Purchasing Policies. Ensure all tk Compliance Policies are adhered to, with zero exceptions.
·  Determine method of procurement, such as direct purchase or bid. Fulfilling the require paper work and procedures to ensure transparency, including single source process.
·  Initiate, drive, report out and complete thyssenkrupp PSM programs. (Continuous Improvement).
·  Monitor KPI's and develop strategies to ensure KPI's are on a green status.
·  Prepares and issues purchase orders and change notices. Fulfill requests for expediting delivery of goods to end users. Must be done in a timely manner.
·  Negotiation with vendors on pricing, delivery terms, payment terms and the ability to take additional administrative tasks when needed.
·  Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively at/with all levels. Supports open communication between internal departments, management, and suppliers.
·  Ability to analyze varying product and service features, prices and qualities and determine most cost effective purchase for the organization.
·  Analysis and interpret business documents such as system reports, purchasing vendor documents such as certifications.
·  Assists in forecasting of annual budget in regards to indirect material and services purchased.
·  Assists in coordination and management of cost reduction activities (Savings).
·  Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
·  Assist with trouble shooting and generating corrective actions in response to defective or unacceptable goods or services.
·  Possess strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks simultaneously. Ability to complete work projects with speed and accuracy, often under pressure and/or short deadlines.
·  Demonstrated ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment with general supervision. Must be proactive, have a good follow through skills and work effectively as a team player.
·  Must be able to travel domestically and international as needed for support or to receive required training.
·  Maintains a working knowledge of environmental, safety policies and regulations to ensure duties of self and others are performed in a safe manner.

Your profile

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Education and/or Experience:

Two to five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience in logistics and/or material planning and/or purchasing and/or similar functions. Must have strong negotiation, presentation and organizational skills.

Computer and Technology Skills:

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of common MS-office applications (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and SAP or similar systems. Product Data Management software and Lotus Notes experience is a plus to this position.

About thyssenkrupp
At thyssenkrupp we have more than 156,000 employees in nearly 80 countries and annual sales of €39 billion. We are active in automotive engineering, logistics, plant technology, steel production, elevator manufacturing and much more. We work in large and small businesses all around the world – but we always work together. We have over 200 years of experience in industry and the latest cutting-edge technology. We have a position that‘s right for you, that piques your interest, and that puts your skills to the test.

About thyssenkrupp Presta North America LLC

Our Business Area Components Technology is passionate about everything that moves. It produces components for all application areas such as front and rear axles of all Porsche models or large-diameter anti-friction slewing rings for windmill-powered plants. 30.000 employees are responsible for the success of this Business Area.

thyssenkrupp Presta North America is a global leader in automotive components technology and the leading steering systems supplier for the automotive industry. thyssenkrupp Presta North America provides the industry with high-quality manual and electric steering columns, rack and pinion steering gears, and electric power assisted steering gears. thyssenkrupp Presta North America is part of the thyssenkrupp Presta AG group, headquartered in Eschen, Liechtenstein. In 2003, our manufacturing facility was established in the South Industrial Park of Terre Haute, Indiana. Beginning with just one assembly line, a handful of employees and 58,000 square feet, the company has grown to over 450 employees and 224,000 square feet. In addition, we have an office on northeast side of Indianapolis where the Procurement and Supplier Development Department, Business Development and Product Engineering are now located. We have a third location in Troy, Michigan which houses our Sales Engineering, Logistics Distribution Center for USA, and Customer Resident Engineering.

Your responsibilities

Responsible for securing and analyzing quotations and negotiating prices and terms related to business needs. Handles services and indirect material in regards to office and plant needs. It is in charge of the bidding process, negotiating and releases all purchase orders and following up up-to the service or product are delivered.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Other duties may be assigned.

·  Ensure all purchases are made in accordance with official tkP Purchasing Policies. Ensure all tk Compliance Policies are adhered to, with zero exceptions.
·  Determine method of procurement, such as direct purchase or bid. Fulfilling the require paper work and procedures to ensure transparency, including single source process.
·  Initiate, drive, report out and complete thyssenkrupp PSM programs. (Continuous Improvement).
·  Monitor KPI's and develop strategies to ensure KPI's are on a green status.
·  Prepares and issues purchase orders and change notices. Fulfill requests for expediting delivery of goods to end users. Must be done in a timely manner.
·  Negotiation with vendors on pricing, delivery terms, payment terms and the ability to take additional administrative tasks when needed.
·  Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively at/with all levels. Supports open communication between internal departments, management, and suppliers.
·  Ability to analyze varying product and service features, prices and qualities and determine most cost effective purchase for the organization.
·  Analysis and interpret business documents such as system reports, purchasing vendor documents such as certifications.
·  Assists in forecasting of annual budget in regards to indirect material and services purchased.
·  Assists in coordination and management of cost reduction activities (Savings).
·  Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
·  Assist with trouble shooting and generating corrective actions in response to defective or unacceptable goods or services.
·  Possess strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks simultaneously. Ability to complete work projects with speed and accuracy, often under pressure and/or short deadlines.
·  Demonstrated ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment with general supervision. Must be proactive, have a good follow through skills and work effectively as a team player.
·  Must be able to travel domestically and international as needed for support or to receive required training.
·  Maintains a working knowledge of environmental, safety policies and regulations to ensure duties of self and others are performed in a safe manner.

Your profile

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Education and/or Experience:

Two to five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience in logistics and/or material planning and/or purchasing and/or similar functions. Must have strong negotiation, presentation and organizational skills.

Computer and Technology Skills:

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of common MS-office applications (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and SAP or similar systems. Product Data Management software and Lotus Notes experience is a plus to this position.

Our offer to you

To learn more about thyssenkrupp in North America, please visit our website:
https://www.thyssenkrupp-north-america.com

We work together closely and respect each other, for over 200 years now and up till today. If that is just as important to you as it is to us, apply now!

Our offer to you

To learn more about thyssenkrupp in North America, please visit our website:
https://www.thyssenkrupp-north-america.com

We work together closely and respect each other, for over 200 years now and up till today. If that is just as important to you as it is to us, apply now!

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