Kliklok LLC, a subsidiary of Syntegon Technology with its global headquarters based near Stuttgart, Germany. Syntegon Technology employs approximately 6,500 associates at 30 plus worldwide locations. Syntegon designs, develops and produces hi-tech packaging solutions (machines, systems, and after sales service) for the pharmaceutical and food industries.

SUMMARY:  

Responsibility for the Part Families Logistics, Travel & Mobility and IT in NA, to achieve saving targets across locations. Development and implementation of the purchasing strategy for assigned Part Families. Ensuring competition! Implementation of technological trends.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Preparation and implementation of tenders and negotiations
• Cross-functional evaluation and comparison of quotes (e.g. with IT, Logistics)
• Commercial evaluation of quotes/ contracts including TCO consideration (e.g. Logistics costs, type of delivery, etc.)
• Derive alternative courses of action and awarding business to suppliers
• Documentation and filing of contractual agreements
• Definition and qualification of new suppliers including capacity management
• Conduct annual discussions with suppliers (e.g. on quality, delivery performance, innovations, obsolescence, price developments, etc.)
• Responsibility to communicate relevant timelines and quality issues towards suppliers (e.g. 8D, 4D reports, etc.)
• Coordination of legal issues between the supplier and the legal department (e.g. in the event of deviations from standard contracts)

BASIC REQUIREMENTS:

• University or college degree, technical and/ or commercial background
• +5 years of professional experience
• Experience in managing global Part Families
• Negotiating skills and knowledge of advanced purchasing methods (e.g. bundling, auctioning

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Language skills (English, 2nd language desirable)
• Travel activity up to 30%
• Team player with a customer service orientation applied to both internal and external
• Effective communication skills (Internally and Externally)
• MS Office, in particular proficiency with Outlook and Excel
• Ability to problem solve
• Excellent organizational skills and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently
• Business system knowledge, SAP preferred

Syntegon Technology is a proud supporter of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics) Initiatives

• FIRST Robotics (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology)
• AWIM (A World In Motion)

By choice, we are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse workforce.

NOTE: All official Syntegon job postings can be found at www.syntegon.com.  Successful candidates asked to participate in the hiring process should expect to speak to the hiring team by telephone and in person at one of our Syntegon office locations (Decatur, Oldsmar, Raleigh, New Richmond, Minneapolis and Allendale) prior to the job offer.