PSocial network you want to login/join with: /ppCNH Industrial is a global capital goods company specializing in equipment and services for Agriculture and Construction. The Company operates through its brand portfolio which includes Case IH, New Holland Agriculture, Steyr, CASE, and New Holland Construction Equipment. More information can be found on the corporate website. /ph3Role: Buyer – Gears and Shafts /h3pReports to: EMEA Commodity Manager – Gears and Shafts /ph3PRIMARY FUNCTION: /h3pThe Buyer Specialist is responsible for leading the team managing relationships with suppliers, following central purchasing strategies, and ensuring production through procurement of parts. The role involves sourcing management and total acquisition cost management to ensure timely and efficient sourcing of Gears Shafts for the agricultural sector. The ideal candidate will have excellent organizational skills and sector knowledge. /ppThe responsibilities include managing the purchase of medium-high complexity production parts for European plants within the Gears Shafts Mechanical commodity group, overseeing external companies involved in purchase requisitions and sourcing activities, rationalization and localization of parts, supporting new product launches, and developing cost reduction strategies. The role also involves forecasting and reporting on economic savings, negotiating prices and agreements, and analyzing reports to identify opportunities. /ph3ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES: /h3h3SOURCING MANAGEMENT /h3ulliSupplier selection focusing on total cost, quality, and timing. /li /ulh3Key Stakeholder Management /h3pAlign objectives with all key stakeholders during sourcing. /ph3TOTAL ACQUISITION COST MANAGEMENT /h3olliIdentify risks and opportunities including raw materials, logistics, currency impacts, and capacity. /liliCreate mitigation and implementation plans for risks and opportunities. /liliLead negotiations to improve total costs of current products. /li /olh3RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT (SUPPLY BASE) /h3olliManage supply/base issues, disputes, quality, and delivery delays. /liliNegotiate long-term agreements and contracts, including supply, raw materials, warranties, co-development, and compliance. /li /olh3PURCHASING STRATEGY MANAGEMENT /h3olliDefine and create procurement strategies for supply security, cost, quality, and delivery. /liliIdentify industry trends, market demands, and benchmark against competitors. /li /olh3PURCHASING ADMINISTRATION /h3ulliCreate and update purchasing price lists and contracts in the system, including post-negotiation updates. /li /ulh3QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS: /h3ulliShort/Master Degree in Economics, Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or Finance preferred. /liliFluent in English. /liliProficient in Excel and Office. /liliRelevant product/commodity knowledge. /liliUnderstanding of local supplier markets. /liliMinimum 3 years of experience in a similar role. /li /ulh3DESIRED CHARACTERISTICS: /h3ulliStrong negotiation skills. /liliAbility to work under pressure. /liliExcellent organizational skills. /liliDecision-making independence. /liliEffective communication skills. /liliTeam-oriented with initiative. /li /ul #J-18808-Ljbffr