AddressCummins-Meritor Australia is seeking an Aftermarket Buyer to join our growing team in Derrimut.
You will make an impact in the following ways:
- Understand, track, and forecast the key cost drivers and market factors for assigned commodities/suppliers.
- Periodic cost/ material performance analysis. Implement appropriate sourcing strategies to control the company’s purchased material costs and to assure an adequate source of supply.
- Drive continuous improvement in all aspects of the procurement and business processes.
- Conduct Cost down brainstorming. Drive suppliers’ cost, quality, and delivery performance.
- Maintain and promote sound relationships with suppliers and the internal team.
- Develop and maintain alternative production suppliers in the event that existing suppliers cannot meet delivery requirements.
- Provide quick source, price, and lead time responses for queries from commercial teams.
- Drive change management process through supply chain.
- Support business growth strategies with strategic sourcing and cost requirements.
To be successful in this role you will need the following:
- University or College degree in a relevant program
- 5 Plus years of relevant work experience with 3 plus years of experience in Direct materials purchasing
- Expert in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word and PowerPoint)
- Sound understanding of basic purchasing principles.
- Experience of ERP systems
- Manufacturing or automotive background would be preferred.
- Multinational experience would be preferred
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