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Job Posting Title

Einkäufer für den indirekten Bereich (m/w/d)

Job Description Summary

DEUTSCH:
Sie übernehmen alle typischen Aufgaben im indirekten Einkauf, können mitgestalten und haben Raum für Entwicklung. Ihr Wirkungsbereich erstreckt sich auf den deutschen und den europäischen Markt.

ENGLISH:
You will take on all typical indirect purchasing tasks, have the opportunity to help shape the company and have room for development. Your area of responsibility covers the German and European markets.

Job Description

DEUTSCH:

• Verantwortung für den Einkauf von produktionsspezifischem Material und Zubehör
• Aufbereitung und Erstellung von Angeboten und Angebotsvergleichen
• Preis- und Vertragsverhandlungen mit Lieferanten nach Zielvorgaben (Mengen, Preise, Termine)
• Lieferantenmanagement inklusive der Verfolgung der relevanten Einkaufs-KPIs
• Unterstützung der Materialdisposition bei Versorgungsproblemen
• Erarbeitung und Umsetzung von Beschaffungsstrategien
• Sicherstellung der Kundenanforderungen durch Verhandlung komplexer Lieferantenverträge
• Durchführung komplexer Analysen (Verbrauch, Preise etc.) aus dem jeweiligen Einkaufs- bzw. Warenbereich
• Identifikation und Qualifizierung neuer Lieferanten auf internationaler Ebene
   

ENGLISH:

• Responsibility for purchasing production-specific materials and accessories
• Preparation and creation of offers and offer comparisons
• Price and contract negotiations with suppliers according to targets (quantities, prices, deadlines)
• Supplier management including tracking the relevant purchasing KPIs
• Supporting material planning in the event of supply problems
• Development and implementation of procurement strategies
• Ensuring customer requirements are met by negotiating complex supplier contracts
• Carrying out complex analyses (consumption, prices, etc.) from the respective purchasing or goods area
• Identifying and qualifying new suppliers on an international level

Required Skills and Education

DEUTSCH:

• Technisches oder betriebswirtschaftliches Studium oder vergleichbare Ausbildung
• Mindestens 3-5 Jahre Berufserfahrung im Einkauf 
• Fundierte Kenntnisse im Einkauf und gute Industriekenntnisse
• Selbstständiges Arbeiten, hohe Eigenmotivation
• Sehr gutes Verhandlungsgeschick und Kommunikationsstark
• Belastbar, teamfähig und durchsetzungsstark
• Ausgeprägtes Kostenbewusstsein und analytisches Denken
• Sehr gute Kenntnisse und Umgang mit Excel und PowerPoint
• Wissen über das Umfeld eines multinationalen Unternehmens sind von Vorteil
• Sehr gutes Deutsch und Englisch in Wort und Schrift
   

ENGLISH:

• Technical or business studies or comparable training
• At least 3-5 years of professional experience in purchasing 
• Sound knowledge of purchasing and good industry knowledge
• Ability to work independently, high level of self-motivation
• Very good negotiating skills and strong communication skills
• Able to work under pressure, team player and assertive
• Strong cost awareness and analytical thinking
• Very good knowledge and use of Excel and PowerPoint
• Knowledge of the environment of a multinational company is an advantage
• Very good written and spoken German and English

About American Axle & Manufacturing

As a leading global Tier 1 Automotive and Mobility Supplier, AAM (NYSE: AXL) designs, engineers and manufactures Driveline and Metal Forming technologies to support electric, hybrid and internal combustion vehicles. Headquartered in Detroit with over 80 facilities in 18 countries, AAM is bringing the future faster for a safer and more sustainable future. We work together to support our customers on global and regional platforms with a focus on quality, operational excellence and technology leadership.

With our global footprint, we are committed to building an equitable and inclusive culture that encourages, supports and celebrates the unique voices of our diverse workforce. Be part of the future with #TeamAAM.

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