Working at Freudenberg: We will wow your world!
Responsibilities:
Your Impact – What You’ll Do:
- Procurement Excellence: Manage the end-to-end purchase order process, sourcing goods and services from approved vendors (3rd party and intercompany). Arranging appropriate incoming freight and overseeing customs process.
- Inventory Optimization: Oversee the inventory of Make-to-Order (MTO) and Make-to-Stock (MTS) articles, updating replenishment schedules to meet business demands.
- Continuous Improvement: Identify and implement supply chain improvement opportunities to elevate operational efficiency. Support additional adhoc improvement projects.
- Supplier Relationships: Cultivate strong partnerships with suppliers and ensure clear communication on all quality and compliance matters.
- Data Integrity: Maintain accurate and updated information across procurement and inventory systems, including material master data.
- Collaboration Across Functions: Work closely with warehouse, customer service, finance, and sales teams to ensure seamless item and customer setups, pricing accuracy, and space optimization.
- Documentation & Compliance: Support the quality function by organising/preparing quality questionnaires (e.g. REACH compliance, quality certifications) and standardize procurement documentation. Ensure we receive the correct and relevant customs documentation for imports.
Qualifications:
What You Bring – Your Skills & Experience:
- Relevant Experience: Proven track record in similar procurement or supply chain roles, with expertise in managing inventory and vendor relationships.
- Strong Communication Skills: Fluent in English, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams and suppliers.
- Tech-Savviness: Knowledge of SAP and ADDone is a plus, ensuring smooth navigation of procurement systems.
- Detail-Oriented: Exceptional organizational skills to maintain data accuracy and resolve pricing or procurement issues efficiently.
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.
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