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Commodity Indirect Buyer

AT Garrett Advancing Motion
Garrett Advancing Motion

Commodity Indirect Buyer

Bucharest, Romania

Be a part of the Indirect Procurement team in Garrett, responsible for the purchasing of Products and Services for Purchase Services and HR Category (HR Services, HR temporary Labor and Marketing categories). You will prepare the tender, RFQs, evaluate the bids and cost comparison analyse. Will identify and drive savings opportunities, consumption reduction and value engineering projects through negotiation, conduct e-Auctions, working capital improvement, contract management, category strategy and work close with stakeholders for implementation strategy and E2E project management.

Main Responsibilities:

  • Purchasing of Services and Products part of Purchase Services and HR Category, and category operational
  • Managing end to end projects, taking into account price, quality, payment terms and delivery, ensure compliance and continuity of products and services within category in line with process and systems on Indirect Procurement
  • End to End project management as per Indirect Procurement Policy, suppliers contract management and Category strategy development and implementation
  • Global strategy deployment on the category management, negotiation of complex projects requirements, conduct e-Auctions
  • Meet internal client objectives while achieving maximum overall cost effectiveness
  • Interface with internal stakeholders to determine requirement, implement and execute sourcing strategies
  • Negotiate with vendors and review supplier performance goals and objectives.
  • Monitor market trends, competition strategies to evaluate areas of opportunities to reduce costs
  • Assess and evaluate suppliers and undertake performance reviews to ensure contract compliance
  • Supplier scorecard - Manage supplier performance activity, propose improvements
  • Achieve savings and other key metrics, as outlined within Procurement Goals

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Candidate profile:

  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Minimum 3-5 years in Purchasing with experience in complex supplier negotiations including preparing and administering Long Term Agreements

Key skills:

  • Fluency in English
  • Skilled with MS Office Excel, PowerPoint, Projects, Word
  • Strong leadership skills
  • Ability to communicate concisely and act in a multicultural and cross-functional environment at all levels inside and outside the company
  • Tough, sound negotiator
  • Action oriented, results driven with proven track record of achieving business goals
  • Team builder, motivator and team player Strategic thinker; uses creative and innovative problem solving approach

Benefits for working at Garrett Motion:

  • Meal tickets
  • 13th salary
  • Private medical insurance
  • A fixed monthly amount received on the Benefits platform with which you can choose from services such as: extended health insurance for employees and dependents, dental care, online and offsite shopping discounts, private pension, transportation: Metrorex/STB monthly subscriptions or Fuel card, access to various events (paintball, escape room, laser tag, rafting, wakeboarding, movie, theatre etc.)

LEARN & DEVELOP

  • Extensive online and on-site training programs
  • Support for Green Belt Six Sigma Certification
  • Peer2Peer Training program: learn and teach one another, offer advice, and engage
  • Career growth & promotion opportunities
  • International work environment

RELAX & WELL-BEING

  • Sports and Social Club: trainer in the Office program and weekly online Nutrition Sessions for all Garrett employees
  • Friendly working environment, alongside talented and dedicated people
  • Networking area
  • Bookster
  • Great coffee, tea and spices
  • Weekly Fruit Day
  • Employee assistance program for all our employees (professionals ready to listen and speak with you on all subjects)
  • 26 vacation days per year for all our employees

About us:

Garrett is the true pioneer of automotive turbocharging dating back more than 60 years and continues today as the world's leader in turbo technology solutions and an experienced supplier of electric boosting products and automotive software to support passenger cars, commercial vehicles and off-highway equipment. With a worldwide footprint of engineering centres, testing labs and manufacturing facilities, Garrett serves all major automotive companies to implement key differentiated technology offerings. Bring your passion to a fast paced and professional work atmosphere.

Client-provided location(s): Bucharest, Romania
Job ID: Garrett_Motion-11036
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • Mental Health Benefits
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Casual Dress
    • Snacks
    • Company Outings
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Leave of Absence
    • Paid Holidays
  • Financial and Retirement

    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
  • Professional Development

    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
    • Work Visa Sponsorship
    • Internship Program
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program