Buyer

Knorr-Bremse AG

. Manage the supply base to meet Global Purchasing Excellence, customer, product business team, and manufacturing objectives for quality, cost, delivery, and commercial terms .

Posted 11/6/2026full-timeAvon • Ohio • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing supplier relationships and developing commodity strategies to achieve cost reduction and productivity goals. Proficient in negotiation, project management, and supply chain improvement within a manufacturing environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Strategic SourcingSupplier Relationship ManagementCost Reduction NegotiationERP and SAP ExperienceLeadership in Purchasing

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Hard Skills

Supply Base MethodologiesProduction ControlMaterial PlanningMRPAcquisition RegulationsLegal Requirements for PurchasingCommodity Strategy DevelopmentCost Reduction InitiativesSupplier Quality ImprovementValue Engineering

Soft Skills

LeadershipProblem-SolvingMultitaskingProject ManagementCommunication

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's DegreeCPMCPIMGreen Belt CertificationMaster's Degree

Industry Keywords

Manufacturing IndustryGlobal PurchasingSupplier AgreementsContinuous ImprovementSupplier Performance

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage the supply base to meet Global Purchasing Excellence, customer, product business team, and manufacturing objectives for quality, cost, delivery, and commercial terms
Manage assigned commodities, sourcing strategies, cost reduction matters, and supplier relationships
Develop, implement, and manage commodity strategies
Evaluate and select suppliers, including global opportunities
Negotiate supply agreements and rationalize the current supply base
Develop and execute cost reduction and productivity initiatives
Manage supplier transition projects
Drive continuous supply-chain improvement using long-term agreements and value engineering
Implement actions to achieve commodity supply-chain goals including 0 PPM, 100% delivery performance, and productivity
Support or lead supplier quality improvement programs
Develop and manage strategic supplier relationships and leverage global synergies
Support plants with strategic and supplier performance issues

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum 5–7 years of strategic and tactical experience as a Buyer or purchasing representative
Manufacturing-based industry experience preferred
Prior experience in a global purchasing organization preferred
Experience using ERP and SAP preferred
Experience achieving cost reductions through negotiation, design changes, and joint supplier programs
Exposure to leading teams
Expert knowledge of supply base methodologies, principles, practices, and procedures
Understanding of production control, material planning, and MRP
In-depth knowledge of acquisition regulations
In-depth knowledge of legal requirements for purchasing goods and services domestically and internationally
Fundamental knowledge of the assigned category
Leadership, problem-solving, multitasking, project management, organization, negotiation, communication, interpersonal, and intercultural skills
Bachelor's degree required
CPM / CPIM a plus
Green Belt certification preferred
Master's degree a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks

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