We’re looking for a “Buyer” for our global customer which is leading in automotive industry. This role will be based in İzmir.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience Required

• Degree in Engineering, Economy or Finance
• 5 or more years of experience in purchasing area
• Knowledge in SAP (preferable)
• Good computer skills
• Knowledge of the automotive industry and customers
• Solid knowledge of related government laws and regulations
• Conflict Management
• Quality decision
• Results Oriented
• Interpersonal Communication
• Fluent in English

Job Descriptions

• Continually reduce year-over-year material cost through negotiations, Value Analysis, Long Term Supply Agreements, resourcing actions and industry competitive knowledge
• Develop and publish a comprehensive strategy for all fundation commodities (stretegic done by GCM), which will include risk mitigation for currency exposure, supply disruption, whole-life cost and Tier supplier liability
• Assess commodity supply base and develop new suppliers as needed consistent with BorgWarner cost, quality and delivery requirements
• Participate in cross functional teams with external suppliers and BW engineering, supplier quality and local purchasing, to develop and execute design for cost programs for components
• Recognized as subject matter expert in commodities
• Develops and delivers training in area of expertise
• Represent the purchasing function at internal meetings; develop market analysis/forecasts on global economic and technical trends and present to senior management as needed
• Use enterprise systems to collect and analyze data
• Delivers budget, forecasts and LRP for their area of responsibility
• Manage the sourcing pipeline to optimize bundling and leveraging opportunities
• Monitor KPIs and adjust plans accordingly to meet or exceeds targets and report out
• Proactively identify, analyze, mitigate and monitor risks for their commodities and escalate when and where appropriate
• Coordinates supplier relationship with internal functions (i.e. trouble shooting)