Indirect Operational Buyer

3 weeks ago

Louisville, United States Wieland Full time

Overview:

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Wieland is a global leader in copper and copper alloy manufacturing, processing, and distribution. We provide a large product and service portfolio including power, automotive, ammunition, coinage, construction materials, refrigeration, electronics and many other industries. To us, metal is more than material.

Wieland's Cultural Values

Wielands culture is what makes for a fun and rewarding place to work As a company, we benefit daily from our employees' knowledge and abilities. With our cultural vision, we place our core values at the heart of everything we do: safety, ambition, optimism, reliability, ownership, diversity, & respect.

Wieland is hiring an Indirect Operational Buyer. The Indirect Operational Buyer will be responsible for assuming a leadership role in the development and deployment of global category strategies that align with the Company and Business Units overall procurement strategy. This role can be located in Louisville, KY or Montpelier, OH and will be hybrid. While this role is local, occasional travel to other locations will be required (10% travel).

Responsibilities:

Indirect Operational Buyer Responsibilities:

1. Understand requirement requests from demand sources and clarify queries directly with responsible internal units and preparation of suitable inquiry documents.
2. Search for new potential suppliers in consultation with the strategic buyer and support local strategic supplier initiatives.
3. Obtain quotations, monitor quotation returns and evaluate quotations commercially and, if necessary, technically.
4. Clarify and negotiate prices and payment conditions or other general conditions for ordering with suppliers as required.
5. As required, partner with the requirement owner to identify the most suitable supplier based on cost, quality, delivery, and service on the initiation of the order.
6. Handle the entire ordering process, from the purchase requisition by the demand side to the resolution of invoice discrepancies.
7. Execution of new orders in alignment of master data and procurement policy in the procurement environment as well as the processing of repeat orders.
8. Follow-up of order confirmations and clarification of discrepancies with requesters and suppliers.
9. Negotiate changed prices independently with suppliers within the given framework.
10. Monitoring of deliveries by means of reminder procedures and follow-up of deadline and quantity deviations. Collaboration in supplier evaluation.
11. Monitoring of procurement volumes and identification of potential for improvement by bundling requirements or selecting alternative suppliers. Preparation of data for negotiations by the Procurement Department.
12. On a case-by-case basis, assumption of special tasks, such as minor enhancements in the ERP systems of the Procurement department or other assigned tasks.

Indirect Operational Buyer Qualifications:

B.S. Degree in Business or technical-related discipline or equivalent work experience.
2-3 years of professional experience in procurement, indirect materials, supplier relations, manufacturing environments, stakeholder engagement and/or use of E-Catalogs
Knowledge of the products procured and the supplier base, as well as the processes.
Procurement tracking and renegotiations require advocacy with other divisions and suppliers for varying objectives.
Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office, SAP, and related systems.
Attention to detail and accuracy.
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and written throughout the organization and suppliers.
Excellent organizational skills
Travel approximate 10% of the time.

Qualifications:

Joining Wielands team gives you

  • Benefits - Starting on Day 1 Including Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life & more
  • Retirement Savings - 401(k) contribution + match.
  • Work/Life Balance - Paid Vacation & Holidays.
  • Growth Opportunities - We have over 8,000+ employees worldwide and 35+ locations in North America alone. Growth opportunities are limitless
  • Wellness Programs Wieland encourages participation in our unique and personalized approach to wellness, where you are eligible to earn healthcare premium discounts as well as HSA employer contributions based on your status within the program.
  • Sustainability- Wieland continues to break ground with eco-friendly solutions and push the barrier in sustainability for future generations.

Wieland is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive environment for all employees. Come join Wieland today and help us continue to build a global corporation we are all proud to belong to.

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