Working at Freudenberg: We will wow your world!
Responsibilities:
- Execute the completion of the supplier management cycle, including identification and validation of new sources, ongoing performance management, corrective action, and supplier phase out, as required.
- Develop and implement strategies by building a strong working knowledge of market conditions as well as intimate knowledge of suppliers, product offerings and manufacturing processes.
- Drive cost reduction/continuous improvement projects to meet or improve standard cost targets, purchase price variance goals, quality targets, and service levels.
- Select appropriate methods for procuring materials to maximize flexibility and minimize acquisition costs and risks.
- Negotiate pricing and terms for mutual best advantage, document agreements and monitor performance.
- Interact with all pertinent areas to ensure that product requirements and quality criteria are met.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Materials Management/Procurement or Engineering.
- 3-5 years of Sourcing experience, preferably of mechanical components.
- CPSM, Lean Systems or Six-Sigma certification a plus.
- Demonstrates excellent analytical, organization and negotiation skills.
- Manages broad range of tasks, which include day-to-day sourcing activities for given item types/ suppliers.
- Demonstrated ability to plan and prioritize multiple projects from start to finish and complete work with speed and accuracy within established timeframe.
The 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.
Freudenberg-NOK General Partnership
What We Do
Freudenberg is a global technology group that strengthens its customers and society long-term through forward-looking innovations. Together with its partners, customers and research institutions, the Freudenberg Group develops leading-edge technologies and excellent products and services for about 40 markets and for thousands of applications: seals, vibration control components, technical textiles, filters, specialty chemicals, medical products and the most modern cleaning products.
Strength of innovation, strong customer orientation, diversity, and team spirit are the cornerstones of the Group. The 170-year-old company holds strong to its core values: a commitment to excellence, reliability and pro-active, responsible action.
In 2022, the Freudenberg Group employed more than 51,000 people in some 60 countries worldwide and generated sales of more than €11.7 billion.
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