Working at Freudenberg: We will wow your world!<h1>Responsibilities:</h1><ul><li>Develop and execute commodity strategies for the assigned commodities. Continuously enhance purchasing expertise and knowledge of the local and global market trends.</li><li>Develop cost reduction initiatives through VAVE, resource or negotiations for the assigned commodities. Track KPI's and deliver reports as assigned.</li><li>Execute comprehensive RFQ process/market tests and support functional users in a timely manner while minimizing the risk and maximizing the value.</li><li>Identify and develop strategic supply sources for the assigned commodities. Manage relationships with all suppliers, resolve supplier issues and optimize suppliers' performance.</li><li>Support general business activities and requirements of the specific functional groups, carry out other duties as assigned.</li><li>ERP system maintenance for prices, effective dates, schedule agreements, inflation reports for global systems</li><li>Contribute to the maintenance and enhancement of the Company’s institutional image by developing and maintaining appropriate relationships with customers, suppliers, community, agents of public and private organizations.</li><li>Ensure effective adherence and commitment to the ethical principles of the team that must guide the internal and external professional relationships through the systematic practice of the company's values.</li><li>Ensure compliance with all Policies and Procedures related to Health and Safety adopted by the Company to contribute to the minimization of risks involving health and safety in the unit's routine, by accessing the need for specific training, spreading the established rules and standards, safe behavior at work, use of both collective and personal protective equipment, and also suggest improvements in the workplace.</li></ul><h1>Qualifications:</h1>Degree in Engineering, Business Administration or EconomicsPostgraduate or MBA in Business Management or Logistics as desired.Negotiation techniquesMicrosoft Office knowledgeDesired: Knowledge in SAP System (ERP)At Least 5 years of experienceFluent EnglishThe 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.Vibracoustic South America Ltda.

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.

VC 31929 Purchasing Plant, Supply Chain Management

Working at Freudenberg: We will wow your world!<h1>Responsibilities:</h1><ul><li>Develop and execute commodity strategies for the assigned commodities. Continuously enhance purchasing expertise and knowledge of the local and global market trends.</li><li>Develop cost reduction initiatives through VAVE, resource or negotiations for the assigned commodities. Track KPI's and deliver reports as assigned.</li><li>Execute comprehensive RFQ process/market tests and support functional users in a timely manner while minimizing the risk and maximizing the value.</li><li>Identify and develop strategic supply sources for the assigned commodities. Manage relationships with all suppliers, resolve supplier issues and optimize suppliers' performance.</li><li>Support general business activities and requirements of the specific functional groups, carry out other duties as assigned.</li><li>ERP system maintenance for prices, effective dates, schedule agreements, inflation reports for global systems</li><li>Contribute to the maintenance and enhancement of the Company’s institutional image by developing and maintaining appropriate relationships with customers, suppliers, community, agents of public and private organizations.</li><li>Ensure effective adherence and commitment to the ethical principles of the team that must guide the internal and external professional relationships through the systematic practice of the company's values.</li><li>Ensure compliance with all Policies and Procedures related to Health and Safety adopted by the Company to contribute to the minimization of risks involving health and safety in the unit's routine, by accessing the need for specific training, spreading the established rules and standards, safe behavior at work, use of both collective and personal protective equipment, and also suggest improvements in the workplace.</li></ul><h1>Qualifications:</h1>Degree in Engineering, Business Administration or EconomicsPostgraduate or MBA in Business Management or Logistics as desired.Negotiation techniquesMicrosoft Office knowledgeDesired: Knowledge in SAP System (ERP)At Least 5 years of experienceFluent EnglishThe 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.Vibracoustic South America Ltda.

VC 31929 Purchasing Plant, Supply Chain Management

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