Working at Freudenberg: We will wow your world!<h1>Responsibilities:</h1><ul><li>Collaborates in the development of cross-location product group orientations (e.g. global sourcing, strategic cooperation, bundling, etc.), taking into account the specifications of the lead buyers, and implementation for future requirements and products. Active management of the supplier portfolio</li><li>Develops supplier relationships to the sustainable level of price, replacement time, quality, process, technology, and risk required for the product group in alignment with the commodity group orientation defined by the lead buyer.</li><li>Participates in supplier audits, if applicable</li><li>Continuous identification of improvement potential and its implementation</li><li>Initiates procurement processes: Information on prices, vendors, technical innovations for the defined range of material groups. Parts and material requirements based on prices, coordinates delivery options with requirements of the divisions. Carries out price comparisons.</li><li>Determines the source of supply: negotiations on quantities, prices, delivery dates and conditions, also in a foreign language In the case of larger contracts that go beyond the right to sign, compile key data on turnover, structure (e.g. service organization), production and delivery possibilities and assist in negotiations. Prepares contracts and gets them ready for signature. Defines and maintains scheduling agreements, outline agreements and individual purchase orders (info record) in the system with all relevant parameters (lot size, if necessary, scales, postal code, unit prices, vendor master data, minimum order values, etc.). Orders are placed by the DispoCenter.</li><li>Increases efficiency by setting SAP automation such as order book, info record automation, increase of connected EDI suppliers</li><li>Extra for Project Buyer: Take over the responsibility of the complete purchasing part in the project (Milestone management, contact person for the Eng. Team)</li></ul><h1>Qualifications:</h1><ul><li>Has skills developed through formal training or work experience</li></ul>The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.EagleBurgmann Industries LP

Freudenberg e-Power Systems is one of the world's leading suppliers of emission-neutral energy systems for heavy-duty applications. With its experience and expertise in battery and fuel cell technology, the company offers tailor-made solutions, in particular combined systems, for sustainable and economical e-mobility. With over 800 employees, Freudenberg e-Power Systems supports its customers from application development through to production, commissioning and service.
The company is part of the global Freudenberg Group, which has four business areas: Seals and Vibration Control Technology, Nonwovens and Filtration, Household Products as well as Specialties and Others. In 2022 the Group generated sales of more than 11 billion euros and employed more than 50,000 associates in around 60 countries.

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Working at Freudenberg: We will wow your world!<h1>Responsibilities:</h1><ul><li>Collaborates in the development of cross-location product group orientations (e.g. global sourcing, strategic cooperation, bundling, etc.), taking into account the specifications of the lead buyers, and implementation for future requirements and products. Active management of the supplier portfolio</li><li>Develops supplier relationships to the sustainable level of price, replacement time, quality, process, technology, and risk required for the product group in alignment with the commodity group orientation defined by the lead buyer.</li><li>Participates in supplier audits, if applicable</li><li>Continuous identification of improvement potential and its implementation</li><li>Initiates procurement processes: Information on prices, vendors, technical innovations for the defined range of material groups. Parts and material requirements based on prices, coordinates delivery options with requirements of the divisions. Carries out price comparisons.</li><li>Determines the source of supply: negotiations on quantities, prices, delivery dates and conditions, also in a foreign language In the case of larger contracts that go beyond the right to sign, compile key data on turnover, structure (e.g. service organization), production and delivery possibilities and assist in negotiations. Prepares contracts and gets them ready for signature. Defines and maintains scheduling agreements, outline agreements and individual purchase orders (info record) in the system with all relevant parameters (lot size, if necessary, scales, postal code, unit prices, vendor master data, minimum order values, etc.). Orders are placed by the DispoCenter.</li><li>Increases efficiency by setting SAP automation such as order book, info record automation, increase of connected EDI suppliers</li><li>Extra for Project Buyer: Take over the responsibility of the complete purchasing part in the project (Milestone management, contact person for the Eng. Team)</li></ul><h1>Qualifications:</h1><ul><li>Has skills developed through formal training or work experience</li></ul>The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.EagleBurgmann Industries LP

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