Title: Commodity Buyer - Plastics Needed in Hörsching, Austria!
Introductory Paragraph:
A client of ours is seeking a qualified and experienced Commodity Buyer for their plastics procurement department. The successful candidate will be responsible for sourcing high-quality plastic materials at the best possible price while ensuring timely delivery to meet production schedules.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience within supply chain management
- At least 5 years' experience as a commodity buyer with focus on plastics
- Demonstrated ability to negotiate complex contracts effectively
Skills:
Procurement Skills
The ideal candidate must have excellent negotiation skills that enable them to source raw materials from suppliers globally. They should also possess strong analytical abilities which allow them not only identify cost-saving opportunities but evaluate supplier performance metrics regularly.
Communication Skills
As an essential role requiring interaction between different departments such as logistics, sales teams and finance; effective communication both verbally & written are paramount.
Attention-to-Detail
Maintaining accurate records during all stages of purchasing process including quality control checks using statistical tools like Six Sigma methodologies etc.
