BUYER (Czech Republic - Prague)

Location

Czech Republic - Praha

Apply by

2025-05-31

Workplace

Hybrid

About Us:

We are Yokohama TWS, a leading global supplier of tires and complete wheels for the agricultural, material handling, construction, motorcycles segments.

We design and manufacture tire and wheel solutions made for the future. With a combination of value, safety and ease, our solutions provide a more productive and sustainable performance our customers demand.

We pair the expertise and power of our global reach with the care and knowledge of local proximity. This brings innovation, technology and sustainability together to answer the specific needs of our customers. All while continuing to reduce our and their impact on the planet.

Our people take ownership to deliver on this promise every day.

We are a global Company with a local reach, operating in more than 50 Countries worldwide with 6.700 employees of 40 different nationalities, 14 state-of-the-art plants and 4 innovation centers. We are part of Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd., a global leader in the tire industry with 860.5 billion yen in revenues (approx. 6 billion euro), over 28,000 people around the globe and with operations in more than 120 countries.

If you have an entrepreneurial mindset, enjoy taking responsibilities and getting things done in the right way, join us! We are plenty of opportunities to grow and develop in a truly dynamic and easy-going environment.

We are looking for a skilled professional to manage the purchase of the allocated category of raw materials across one or multiple sites within our company. The role focuses on achieving optimal cost and quality results while ensuring compliance with all regulations and principles of the integrated management system, actively contributing to its development and maintenance.

What you will be responsible for:

  • Participate in the management of the purchase of a category of selected raw materials across BA, negotiate the terms of business relationship
  • Ensure co-ordination between plants and companies for the raw material category with the goal to achieve the maximum aggregation effect for Company and also to meet the needs of individual production sites
  • Ensure co-ordination and awareness of management related to given category
  • Continuously seek new supply alternatives in the raw materials category
  • Propose measures to improve the situation in order to achieve the objectives set for the year
  • Cooperate in preparing and developing Company purchasing strategies
  • Implementation of the purchasing plan in accordance with the Company strategy and with an emphasis on cost savings and the fulfilment of the tasks set for the raw material category
  • Constantly map and monitors the suppliers’ market in a given category, innovation, property relationships and financial facts
  • Negotiate within a given category of raw materials and selected items
  • Maintain regular contact and relationships with selected raw material suppliers
  • Assist companies in receiving competitive bids
  • Maintain an agenda related to the purchase of raw materials allocated in plants, provides specifications and safety data sheets, provides the data for ordering raw materials.
  • Work closely with R&D, manufacturing, and logistics staff
  • Respect the requirements of prevention and care for the environment at work
  • Agenda related to the purchase of raw materials
  • Support in case of complaints, rejected deliveries, on time deliveries
  • Support supplier assessment and follow up with suppliers on corrective actions
  • General responsibility under the Labour Code and internal regulations
  • Consider the requirements of the EMS and environmental prevention and care when dealing with business partners
  • Comply with the REACH rules when ordering the raw materials listed in the List of approved raw materials and materials
  • Cooperate with the Quality Management Services of the relevant customers to provide REACH-related documents

What we expect from you:

  • Technical or Economical University Degree
  • 2+ years of experience in steel procurement is preferred 
  • Fluent in Czech language
  • Fluent in English language, other regional languages are a plus
  • Experienced in Excel, PowerPoint, database management
  • Must have experience with ERP systems (Management Systems e.g. SAP, M3, etc.)
  • Strong process analysis and improvement skills
  • Excellent oral and written communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
  • Negotiation skills
  • Flexible and Can-Do attitude
  • Analytical capabilities
  • Pragmatic problem solving
  • Ability to see the big picture, provide solution
  • Panning skills and ability to follow up – deliver results
  • Knowledge of cost structures and management of business contracts
  • Ability to adapt to new conditions
  • Resistance to working pressure
  • Ability to self-motivate, work independently, and meet deadlines in an environment of constantly changing priorities and data
  • Understanding and appreciation of internal controls required for operational and regulatory purposes

We can offer you:

  • The background of a strong multinational company.
  • Space for self-realization and the possibility of professional and career growth.
  • Full-time position for an indefinite period.
  • 5 weeks holiday, company meals/vouchers, pension contributions and more.
  • Place of work: Prague, Czech Republic.

Responsible recruiter

Aneta Hroncova

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