NPM Buyer

Req ID Beijing, China

We are looking for a new colleague Commordity Buyer NPM (None Production Materials) for our Car Chassis Solutions at our location of Beijing, China.

Role Target

The NPM Buyer role is a combination of strategic purchasing and operational delivery for all spend categories associated with non-production materials. The role requires the NPM Buyer to carry out sourcing activities both locally and internationally working with the global site purchasing representatives. The NPM Buyer will also be required to support the local sites' daily operational requirements in line with the company's Purchasing Directives and Policies, including maintenance of all purchasing master data in the company's SAP system.

Your Tasks

Develop and execute purchasing strategies both locally and on behalf of regional sites.

Work with internal stakeholders to define requirements for goods and services.

Manage RFQ process and Supplier Negotiation process.

Contract management as well as ongoing supplier performance management.

Negotiate and implement group contracts.

Ensure global compliance with Purchasing policies and procedures.

Review and adapt purchasing processes in line with operational requirements.

Mentoring and training of all stakeholders on NPM policies and procedures.

Operational Purchasing, Master Data management and Financial Savings as local tasks. 

Your Profile

Degree in Business, Economics, Finance or similar.

3+ years of experience in purchasing, production or manufacturing experience (mainly handling of indirect materials).

Knowledge of SAP and Microsoft Office.

Knowledge of sourcing and contract management, including drafting of supplier agreements.

Broad knowledge of principles and techniques of purchasing as well as assigned categories, materials, processes and indirect materials.

CPSM certification preferred.

Excellent negotiation, communication, organizational and problem-solving skills.

Experience and ability to function in a cross-functional team environment.

Excellent English and local language Chinese communications.

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