Local Commodity Buyer - Plastic

Company Description

We are the KOSTAL Group, a global, independent family-owned company headquartered in Germany that develops and produces technologically sophisticated electronic and mechatronic products. At 46 locations in 20 countries, more than 19,000 employees work flexibly, competently and close to the customer.

KOSTAL Industrie Elektrik GmbH develops and produces, among others, frequency converters for industrial electric motors, industrial controls, inverters for the photovoltaic sector as well as charging electronics and charging solutions for electromobility.

As part of our growth strategy, we are building a new manufacturing site with a higher production capacity for PCB assembly. This site will also be used for the final assembly of sustainable products for charging systems. This site focuses on efficient energy generation, use and storage to grow our business and promote the development of lower-impact, environmentally friendly and sustainable technologies.

Become part of the KOSTAL team now and enjoy the unique work culture!

• Analyses local market of injection molding and different ‘surfaces on plastic’ technologies, defines potential competitive suppliers, that match to technology/quality profile and commodity commercial standards.
• In cooperation with global commodity and supplier development team evaluates risks (Supplier Risk Assessment) and releases new suppliers for future RFQ’s;
• Identifies, plans and proactively implements cost-saving measures for the serial purchased parts in his area of responsibility
• Calculates and proposes for management approval annual budget for purchased parts in his area of responsibility, responsible for delivering approved budget
• Ensures reserve of sufficient capacities at suppliers for non-catalogue parts
• Contributes to development of regional sourcing strategies based on his local expertise, ensures that local demands will be considered for regional /global negotiations
• Nominates suppliers in case of significant changes to serial purchased parts’ demands/specifications
• Driving implementation at supplier serial engineering changes for purchase parts
• Negaotiate with suppliers local contracts or global KOSTAL terms and conditions;
• Ensures correctness of Purchasing master data in KOSTAL legacy system;
• Supports Logistics and Supplier Quality teams in case of escalations and supplier underperformance;
• Participates in decisions for supplier nominations for life time demands;
• Signs purchasing commitmenmts on behalf of KOSTAL within t helimits of delegated authority

• Higher technical education (preferred direction Mechanical, Industrial). Higher economic education with sound experience in technical purchasing can be an alternative
• 3+ years of related experience. The Automotive Sector is preferred.
• Advanced market and macroeconomics analysis skills;
• Advanced commercial-technical negotiation skills;
• Advanced Supplier relationship management;
• Proficiency in should cost / cost breakdown analysis;
• Basic project management skills;
• Basic knowledge of the principles of technical drawing and ability to read technical documentation;
• Basic knowledge of technology (injection molding, painting/chroming of plastic parts);
• Competence in working in interdisciplinary and international teams. Teamwork.
• Results-oriented, personal leadership and ownership for assigned tasks;
• Analytical and creative mindset  to generate opportunities for continuous improvement of project financial results in the area of purchased parts
• Flexibility. Willingness to work in a dynamic and multitask environment.
• Strategic thinking, balancing global and local deliverables
• English – C1 and Polish – native or C1 - it is necessary, other languages will be an advantage
• Ready for often business trips. 

• remotly work only one/two days in month in Świdnik/ n Lublin (Poland)
• job contract - full-time