Senior Buyer - Core Hydraulic components

Commodity Buyer Senior Specialist - Mechanical
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About Us
Innovation. Sustainability. Productivity. This is how we are Breaking New Ground in our mission to sustainably advance the noble work of farmers and builders everywhere. With a growing global population and increased demands on resources, our products are instrumental to feeding and sheltering the world.

From developing products that run on alternative power to productivity‑enhancing precision tech, we are delivering solutions that benefit people – and they are possible thanks to people like you. If the opportunity to build your skills as part of a collaborative, global team excites you, you’re in the right place.

Job Purpose
CNH Purchasing is seeking a talented, energetic individual with fresh ideas, a person who is proud of their work and is committed to achieving outstanding results in a challenging and exciting global environment. The candidate is responsible to manage the relationships with suppliers, follow and execute the Commodity strategies, ensure timely and efficient sourcing of Core Hydraulic components (pumps, motors, valves, accumulators, cartridges, braking systems, cylinders, steering systems etc.)

and support production with the procurement of parts, where criticalities exist.

Key Responsibilities

Manages the purchase of medium‑high complexity production parts for plant in Europe in the Hydraulic Components Mechanical commodity group.

Responsible for tactical and strategic activities involved with the purchase of critical production parts within assigned commodity.

Supports function for new product launch initiatives while developing and implementing cost reduction and sourcing strategies, leading to improved quality, technology and timely delivery performance.

Drives, forecasts and reports economic savings performance, negotiates price reductions, increases and long‑term agreements, market test and award new business to maximize leverage, analyzes various reports to capture opportunities.

Supply/Relation Champion

Escalation to resolve supply base issues

Product cost disputes & invoicing issues

Quality concerns

Delivery delays & product development timing delays

Contract negotiations

Commercial agreements

Master supply agreements

Raw material indexation agreements

Warranty agreements

Co‑development agreements

Non‑disclosure agreements

Compliance agreements

Implement the long‑term purchasing strategies to secure the supply of products

Best cost, acceptable quality, on‑time delivery

Best in class product innovation and development

Identify product innovation & industry trends

Identify market demands & competitive benchmark

Create purchasing price list and contracts in the GPP system

Update contracts and part number changes after potential technical changes, accomplished negotiations, carry over of p/n to new platform etc.

Experience Required

Short/ Master Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Economics or Business preferred

Fluent English

Excellent knowledge in Excel and the Office package

Relevant product/ commodity knowledge

Knowledge of supplier’s market for the relevant product/commodity

Minimum 3 years’ experience in the position

Preferred Qualifications

Negotiation skills to achieve results

Ability to work under pressure

Excellent organizational skills

Able to independently make some decisions that also affect the team

Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

Good team work orientation

Sense of initiative

What We Offer
We offer dynamic career opportunities across an international landscape. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to delivering value for all our employees and fostering a culture of respect.

Benefits

Flexible work arrangements

Parental leave

Employee Assistance Programs

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