Volkswagen of America, Inc · 11 hours ago
Commodity Buyer Analyst
Chattanooga, TN
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expVolkswagen of America, Inc is a leading automobile manufacturer with a rich history of innovation. They are seeking a Commodity Buyer Analyst responsible for managing exterior suppliers, negotiating material cost savings, and implementing sourcing strategies to optimize costs and ensure supply chain reliability.
AutomotiveCommercialManufacturing
No H1B
Responsibilities
Achieve annual business plan savings commitments as defined by Commodity Manager
Negotiate annual material cost savings with assigned suppliers and material groups and report on a monthly basis
Analyze localization and deep localization rate of assigned parts. Develop and implement strategies to increase localization and deep localization rate
Benchmark competitor products and specifications for cost optimization. Participate in cost reduction workshops to identify alternative materials, manufacturing processes, etc
Implement regional and global material group strategies. Coordinate as necessary with counterparts within the VW Group
Create sourcing presentations with recommendations which contain supporting (e.g. Benchmark data)
Develop and implement localization and hidden cost strategies
Establish and maintain supplier strategy which support regional and global material group strategies
Utilize product knowledge and expertise to evaluate optimal material cost of future vehicle programs
Responsible for crisis management of unforeseen supply chain disruptions
Proactively evaluate suppliers to identify potential risk
Evaluate and negotiate Engineering Change Requests with suppliers to achieve optimum piece price, investment and timing
Qualification
Required
2+ years of Professional Experience
Bachelor degree or equivalent in business or other relevant field of study
Degree in supply chain management or logistics
Resource management and prioritization
Displays professional integrity
Demonstrates commitment to self-improvement
Computer savvy – skilled in the use of software
Willing to take on conflict negotiation situations
Problem solving – creating options and solutions
Logistics
Supplier Management
Reliability (Behavior)
Business Requirement Management
Negotiation Skills
Strategic Thinking
Contract Management
Supply Chain Management
Category Management
Company
Volkswagen of America, Inc
Founded in 1955, Volkswagen of America, Inc., an operating unit of Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (VWoA) is headquartered in Reston, Virginia.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Michael Khayan
Chief Of Staff to the CFO
Cameron Batten
Senior Vice President, Chief Communications Officer
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