JOB DESCRIPTION

Senior Commodity Buyer

What can you expect?

Adient (NYSE: ADNT) is a global leader in automotive seating. With 70,000+ employees in 29 countries, Adient operates more than 200 manufacturing/assembly plants worldwide. We produce and deliver automotive seating for all major OEMs. From complete seating systems to individual foam, trim and metal components, our expertise spans every step of the automotive seat-making process. Our integrated, in-house skills allow us to take our products from research and design to engineering and manufacturing — and into millions of vehicles every year. For more information, visit www.adient.com.

At Adient, we are proud to offer hybrid working to our employees, which involves being able to work remotely for up to 3 days per week based on the agreement within specific department.

What will your responsibilities be?

For both the strategic and operational sourcing for defined sub-commodities within the Springs, Wires, Welded Assemblies & Die Cast parts.Develop and implement commodity strategies for the defined commodity.Meet or exceed profit plan goals related to commodities including: cost savings, economics, supplier rationalization, working capital improvements and other key metrics.Support implementation of regional commodity strategies.Maintain and update cost saving roadmaps.Leverage of purchases across all business units and global programs.Benchmarking and competitive sourcing.Conducts cost-breakdown analysis.Enhanced Sourcing {w /landed costs}.Market tests.Utilizes RFQ tools & systems to manage supplier negotiations and data, to identify and drive project execution within given Commodity.Leads strategic negotiations and review all agreements prior to execution.Leads Quarterly Business reviews with Suppliers.Supplier pricing negotiation.Support accurate and timely reporting of key measurables.Support implementation of standardized global activities.New supplier investigation.Support the VAVE initiative.Create contingency plans for distressed suppliers.Perform Make vs. Buy analysis.

Which qualifications are we looking for in potential employees?

Bachelor’s degree in Business, or Supply Chain or related technical field+5 years of purchasing experience in automotiveIn depth knowledge of the procurement processIn depth understanding of purchasing tools and practicesAbility to recognize and respond to expectations with sense of urgencyAbility to cooperate with people of different levels inside/ outside the company and to interact with team to reach team goals and business objectivesAbility to gather information, analyze data, prepare and lead negotiations as well as deliver a recommendationFluent English skills mandatoryRelevant SAP knowledge; very good Excel skillsUp to 25% travel may be required, driving license B

Which benefits do we offer?

Base monthly salary starting from 2800 EUR gross. Our salary is fair and competitive and can be higher than the starting minimum in the advert13th salaryLanguage and proficiency coursesMeal vouchers - 7€ (fully paid by employer)Flexible working hours, possibility to work remotely including days from abroadExtra holiday entitlementInclusive allowance scheme including Health support allowance, Jubilee allowance, Housing allowanceReferral bonusEmployee Assistance Program "Felix"Volunteer daysActive life with colleagues, full of various sports activitiesVarious CSR ActivitiesModern relax areas, play roomCoffee and tea at the workplace

Adient is committed to equal employment opportunity, diversity and inclusion in the workplace. As a true global company, our leaders and employees come from various cultures across the world. Our diversity is a source of inspiration enabling us to achieve our goals and build an inclusive company culture.

We are looking forward to receiving your application including your salary expectations and your earliest availability date. If you have additional questions, please do not hesitate to contact Dagmar Sováková on +421 910 828 746.

PRIMARY LOCATION

Bratislava Business Centre