• Direct Material Buyer

    Electrolux (Springfield, IL)


    Purchasing & Sourcing

     

    Permanent

    Job Description

    Join us to create change and have an impact in homes around the world.

     

    At Electrolux, a leading global appliance company, we strive every day to shape living for the better for our consumers, our people, and our planet. We share ideas and collaborate so that together, we can develop solutions that deliver enjoyable and sustainable living.

     

    Come join us as you are. We believe diverse perspectives make us stronger and more innovative. In our global community of people from 100+ countries, we listen to each other, actively contribute, and grow together.

    Where you'll be:

    This position will be based in Springfield, TN -hybrid work policy model.

    Key Responsibilities:

    + Driving Direct Material Purchasing activity in the factory for the assigned components/service

    + Ensure maximum collaboration with the Commodity Team and implement the action plans within the PL, granting correct flow from factory into commodity organization.

    + Give input on production needs (e.g. volumes increase)

    + Report on possible bottleneck at operative level (e.g. production/tool capacity etc.)

    + Ensure proper administration in the factory

    + Developing good relationships with preferred suppliers

    + Ensure execution of the sourcing activities and relevant information

    + Participate and support in build-up of purchasing strategies and ensure their execution

    + Participate and support in reaching KPI results

    + Keeping right up-to-date administration: price index management, manage billing discrepancies in cooperation with central accountancy

    + Supplier performance follow-up: ensure that the suppliers meet set agreements according and take corrective actions if necessary.

    + Coordinate new suppliers / parts and engineering changes with Materials, Engineering, Quality Assurance, and external suppliers.

    + Manage multiple projects simultaneously, resolve problems, meet deadlines and performance objectives, and thrive in a fast-paced work environment.

    + Work directly with, and support initiatives and directives of, Electrolux Major Appliances North America (EMA-NA) commodity, global commodity, product line, sales, engineering, publications, and other teams toward best-in-class quality, delivery, and cost.

    + Regularly analyze supplier quality, delivery, and cost metrics to develop and engage for improvement.

    + Effectively and tactfully communicate verbally and in writing with external suppliers as well as internal resources to successfully sell initiatives and develop / deliver on actionable objectives.

    + Review and analyze materials supplied to identify more cost-effective opportunities; lead cross-functional and remotely located teams to implement and realize improvements.

    + Internalize EMA policies and practices, and successfully communicate and enforce with suppliers as well as internal resources to deliver on EMA strategic objectives.

    + Ensure that decisions happen in the best interest of Electrolux and get executed

    Minimum Qualifications

    + BS Degree in Business or Engineering preferred

    + 2 years of progressive responsibility in a business function

    + Basic knowledge and understanding of engineering drawings of component parts preferred

    + Expertise in supplier processes and cost drivers strongly preferred

    + Experience in project leadership

    Benefits highlights:

    + Discounts on our award-winning Electrolux products and services

    + Family-friendly benefits

    + Insurance policy plan

    + Extensive learning opportunities and flexible career path

     

    Please be advised that we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position at this time.

    Find more on: Electrolux Group North America:

    https://www.linkedin.com/company/electrolux/life/northamerica/ Electrolux Group Careers: https://career.electroluxgroup.com/global/en

     

    Electrolux Home Products, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request through [email protected]. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.