About this role
Worldwide, the Volkswagen Group has a long tradition of dramatic innovations. The Volkswagen Group with its headquarters in Wolfsburg, Germany is one of the world’s leading automobile manufacturers and the largest carmaker in Europe. The Group comprises twelve brands from seven European countries: Volkswagen Passenger Cars, Audi, SEAT, ŠKODA, Bentley, Bugatti, Lamborghini, Porsche, Ducati, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles, Scania and MAN.
Competencies
Brief Role Description
Strategic Buyer Analyst, career level 18P, reports to Benny Lawrence is located in Chattanooga, TN and has a role classification of HYBRID.
To ensure that all Goods and Services for VW especially but not limited to marketing and sales related services with an annual value of approximately $30+ million are effectively and efficiently procured in a manner which meets all legal, ethical, and VW Group Sourcing process guidelines
Possible Tasks within this Role
Strategic Commodity Sourcing (70%)
Lead buyer for marketing and sales related services
- Develop and execute category management strategies cooperatively with VW business units to maximize commercial leverage
- Assist in developing specifications, bid terms and contractual language for competitive bid processes according to the VW Group purchasing standards
- Develop and implement pricing and commercial term negotiation strategies
- Evaluate bids, negotiate terms & pricing, and present recommended supplier to sourcing committees
- Document sourcing activities through VW Group global purchasing system “GLOBE”
- Provide resolution of purchasing-related problems with other functions within VWGoA and VW Group companies
- Maintain current project tracking system that can be easily accessed and understood in buyer’s absence
- Coordinate Purchasing activities and benchmark globally with other VW Group Purchasing colleagues
Supplier Management (10%)
- Analyze supply base and competition with reference to price, capacity, and quality as well as monitor the integration of current and potential suppliers in order to establish a sound supplier base
- Assist supplier registration process on VWGroupSupply.com database
Strategic Activities and Projects (20%)
- Identify opportunities for process improvement
- Initiate & implement special strategic Purchasing projects & Cost reduction initiatives
- Train other buyers on proper process and procedure, providing direction and guidance as needed
Qualification requirements
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Skills
- Logistics
- Supplier Management
- Reliability (Behavior)
- Business Requirement Management
- Negotiation Skills
- Strategic Thinking
- Contract Management
- Supply Chain Management
- Category Management
- Problem Solving
Volkswagen Group of America is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome and encourage applicants from all backgrounds, and do not discriminate based on race, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, color, gender identity/expression, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by applicable laws.
This role description is a guideline and does not create contractual rights between the Company and any of its applicants. The Company does not enter into any type of employment contract, implied or written, with its applicants regarding job security.
This Organization participates in E-Verify. We maintain a drug free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.
Other facts
About Volkswagen AG
The Volkswagen Group with its headquarters in Wolfsburg is one of the world’s leading automobile manufacturers and the largest carmaker in Europe. The Group is made up of ten brands from seven European countries: Volkswagen, Volkswagen Nutzfahrzeuge, ŠKODA, SEAT, CUPRA, Audi, Lamborghini, Bentley, Porsche and Ducati.
Our group sells vehicles in 153 countries and operates 114 production plants worldwide. Each working day, around 675,000 employees worldwide produce cars, are involved in vehicle-related services or work in the other fields of business.
Our goal is to make mobility sustainable for us and for future generations. Our promise: With electric drive, digital networking and autonomous driving, we make the automobile clean, quiet, intelligent and safe. At the same time, our core product becomes even more emotional and offers a completely new driving experience. It is also becoming part of the solution when it comes to climate and environmental protection. In this way, the car can continue to be a cornerstone of contemporary, individual and affordable mobility in the future. #Shapingmobility
Imprint & Legal: http://vw.de/legal-notice
DAT: http://vw.de/dat
What you'll do
- The Strategic Buyer Analyst is responsible for procuring goods and services for VW, particularly in marketing and sales, with an annual value of approximately $30+ million. This includes leading sourcing strategies, negotiating terms, and managing supplier relationships.
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