Within its companies located in Germany, Poland, Turkey, Netherlands, Spain, France, USA and Russia and with round 1.700 employees, Kiel is a strong and reliable partner to satisfy the needs of its customers.
Around the globe, Kiel is acknowledged for its high-quality products, unrivaled expertise, know-how and its dedicated workforce. With the new company “Kiel Macedonia”, located in Zhelino (Tetovo), Kiel will continue its engagement for their customers, by producing seats for buses and railway.
For our branch in Zhelino, we are looking for a talented, experienced and initiative personality in the following position:
STRATEGIC PURCHASER
- Value analysis of components / cost break down
- Make or buy analysis
- Procurement market analysis / benchmarking
- Developing purchasing strategy for responsible commodity
- Implementation of suitable actions to achieve commodity goals
- Preparation and execution of price and contract negotiations in coordination with the purchasing manager
- Supplier selection and development of key suppliers
- Execution of and participation in supplier audits
- Optimization of procurement processes
- Preparation of quote comparisons
- Recommendation for material selection
- Supervision of existing and new tools at serial suppliers
- Support in project launch phase for responsible commodity
This is a new role in a new department so you will have the chance your analytical skils and your wide background experience put into practice. We expect you to get your hands dirty and make things neat and clear!
This is your Profile:
- You have a Bachelor degree in Economy or other job related field
- Work experience, ideally in commercial vehicle industry or public transport industry
- Experience as lead buyer in upholstery material or metal
- IT skills in MS Office and SAP
- You are fluent in professional German and English (spoken and written)
- You are flexibile and have a structured way of working
- Assertive and good communicator
- Available for frequent business trips
- Organized transport
- Personal protective equipment
- Daily meals
- Committed team members with broad experience who share a common passion to build a world class business
Of course, we offer a compensation package that matches your qualifications. More importantly, we offer you a work environment that gives you the opportunity to steadily further develop. You will work in different projects. You and your manager regularly reflect on and make plans for your development and interests. Kiel is international and inclusive organization where it is easy to connect with colleagues.
Further information and application:
You are welcome to contact us on hr@kiel-sitze.mk for further information about the position. Please send your application in English with notice for the position “Strategic purchaser” using the “Брза апликација”.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
