Purchasing Commodity Specialist

Ford Otosan

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We are currently looking for Purchasing Commodity Specialist to join our Purchasing Team. The position will be located in Gölcük/Kocaeli and candidates should have the following qualifications: 

• BSc Degree in Engineering / Mathematics
• Experienced or interested in Purchasing & Logistics,
• Excellent analytical skills with a good problem-solving attitude,
• Strong persuasion skills
• High oral and written communication, good at human relations,
• Excellent negotiation skills,
• Advanced level in MS Office programs,
• Able to travel,
• Advanced level of English,
• Good at time and business management,
• Innovative, dynamic and energetic.

İŞ TANIMI

• Carry out supplier relations on behalf of Ford Otosan, represent our company in the presence of suppliers, and take an active role in the business development activities of our responsible suppliers,
• Manage the order and price update process of the parts and products supplied to our factories,
• Calculate the price tags by making monthly follow-up of the parameters affecting the price changes,
• Do market research for parts, molds and fixtures to be ordered,
• Create business strategies for the purchased product group, communicate with related units within the company and make joint evaluations,
• Make cost analysis with suppliers, contribute to cost control studies,
• Create cost reduction ideas, support the proposals related with the product group, own the proposals from the suppliers within the company, coordinate and launch the cost reduction activities in accordance with the targets.
• Establish and communicate business plans with the equivalent product group specialists and teams in Ford Europe.
• Take part in capacity planning activities related to companies that are responsible,
• Visit to domestic and foreign companies as well as Ford Europe when necessary.
                                                                                                                                                                       
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