Purchasing Specialist (Senior)

HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT As a Sr. Purchasing Specialist, you will be responsible for developing and executing supplier strategies and supplier negotiations while also managing day-to-day purchasing operations to ensure optimal cost, quality, and supply performance for the Automotive Aftermarket business of AUMOVIO in North America.Develops material and supplier strategy Conducts market analysis Drives the supplier strategy definition process with cross-functional partners Ensures business requirements are reflected in the strategy Documents and implements the strategyAchieves best market conditions Bundles the demand for Aftermarket Ensures fulfillment of requirements with legally binding contracts Actively influences the sourcing process  (Supplier selection, negotiation of conditions, sourcing decision)Achieves targets for material Drives annual negotiations to constantly improve the cost situation of AUMOVIO Drives improvement programs with suppliers Supports localization and cost reduction programs Maintains accurate and up-to-date purchasing data, including pricing, lead times, and supplier master data in the IT systems