Finance Service Desk Analyst providing user support and resolving issues for finance customers. Focusing on user inquiries and documentation with a robust audit trail.
About the role
- Strategic Buyer Analyst at Volkswagen Group developing and executing sourcing strategies for marketing and sales services. Collaborating with business units to maximize commercial leverage and managing supplier relationships.
Responsibilities
- Lead buyer for marketing and sales related services
- Develop and execute category management strategies cooperatively with VW business units to maximize commercial leverage
- Assist in developing specifications, bid terms and contractual language for competitive bid processes according to the VW Group purchasing standards
- Develop and implement pricing and commercial term negotiation strategies
- Evaluate bids, negotiate terms & pricing, and present recommended supplier to sourcing committees
- Document sourcing activities through VW Group global purchasing system “GLOBE”
- Provide resolution of purchasing-related problems with other functions within VWGoA and VW Group companies
- Maintain current project tracking system that can be easily accessed and understood in buyer’s absence
- Coordinate Purchasing activities and benchmark globally with other VW Group Purchasing colleagues
- Analyze supply base and competition with reference to price, capacity, and quality as well as monitor the integration of current and potential suppliers in order to establish a sound supplier base
- Assist supplier registration process on VWGroupSupply.com database
- Identify opportunities for process improvement
- Initiate & implement special strategic Purchasing projects & Cost reduction initiatives
- Train other buyers on proper process and procedure, providing direction and guidance as needed
Requirements
- Self-motivated with ability to work independently
- Ability to communicate and interact effectively at all levels within the organization and with outside vendors/suppliers
- Flexibility and professionalism in dealing with suppliers and internal customers
- Ability to manage collaborative strategic procurement projects across multiple brands, business units and/or affiliate locations
- Influencing and negotiation skills
- Strong verbal & written communication and presentation skills
- Ability to work effectively as a member of a team
- Strong Proficiency in MS Office programs (especially Excel)
- Proven negotiation and problem solving skills
- Desired German language capability
- Ability to network across cultures/languages
- Experienced in data-driven decision analysis
- Change management & Project Management experience
- Global automotive procurement experience
- SAP Knowledge
Benefits
- Health insurance
- 401(k) plan
- Paid time off
- Flexible work arrangements
- Professional development opportunities
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