Buyer, Regional Commodity

Recruiter:  Mahal Thilakaraj  
Hiring Manager:  Henrique Fernandes  

Do you want to help solve the world's most pressing challenges? Feeding the world's growing population and slowing climate change are two of the world's greatest challenges. AGCO is a part of the solution! Join us to make your contribution. 

This role has the responsibility of tactical and operational purchasing processes, including assurance of transactional requirements. The Buyer, Regional Category serves as a contact window for suppliers based in region and is also responsible for daily operational tasks like supply issues, RFQ execution, etc.  

Your Impact 

• Support purchasing budget definitions. Ensure regional and/or local compliance. Inform Manager, Category (CM) about market trends and developments - Negotiate with regional suppliers in agreement with CM  

• Manage RFQs, Bid Analysis and supplier recommendations in agreement with CM  

• Execute supplier visits / audits with Supplier Quality Engineers. Conduct cost analysis activities with Cost Analysis Team; Support commodity reporting and performance measurement  

• Assist global tenders, regular audits and supplier evaluations; manage everyday communication with suppliers. 

• Carry out contract management, incl. contract data maintenance. Manage Engineering Change Process in production phase. Troubleshooting (support technical and time-critical ad-hoc requests / requirements)  

Your Experience and Qualifications 

• At least 5 years' experience in purchasing, knowledge in Plastic & Rubber processes will be appreciated. Strong analytical skills with ability to execute operationally  

• Leverage supplier process knowledge for contract negotiations and continuous improvement opportunities. Understand risk factors (currency, shipping costs, single source dependency, supplier ownership) and incorporation of counter activities - Ensure a comprehensive TCO that includes reliability, maintenance, operating, energy, transportation, and insurance costs across region  

• Use of joint process improvement with suppliers, structure, joint sharing of benefits across all operation units  

• Use of interpersonal skills; ability to compromise, cooperate and integrate others  

• Monitoring the supply market to spot new opportunities (BCC, technologies/materials, multiple suppliers, etc.) 

Your Benefits: 

• Attractive, fair remuneration including participation in our bonus scheme     

• Balance of work, family and free time due to flexible working time and the possibility of remote work     

• Private health insurance with partial coverage of some medical expenses    

• Canteen with meal allowance 

Your Workplace: 

You will work in Hybrid mode 4 days Onsite and 1 day as remote from our Breganze site. 

We value inclusion and recognize the innovation a diverse workforce delivers to our farmers. Through our recruitment efforts, we are committed to building a team that includes a variety of experiences, backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives.  

Compensation  

Applicable salary range: 40,000 - 50,000 Euros gross annual salary 

The compensation range specified in this job posting represents an indicative range for the role. Final remuneration will be defined based on the selected candidate’s experience, skills, and qualifications, in compliance with applicable EU pay transparency and pay equity regulations.

Join us as we bring agriculture into the future and apply now!