1
Analysing the local procurement market and the local supplier development with regard to the goals and requirements of the business units as well as preparing and updating the supplier matrix, preparing qualified supplier evaluations, setting up alternative suppliers to reduce costs, achieving technical, qualitative and other defined goals in accordance with the requirements of the business units in coordination with the cross-functional managers involved
2
Prepare and implement purchasing strategies for the local purchasing organisation in close consultation with the global purchasing organisation, with the global network, the regional or local business unitsContribute to the establishment of a globally uniform and optimised supplier base to realise synergies by bundling the local purchasing volume, concentrating on efficient suppliers and optimising the local process chain
3
Define material cost changes (budgeting) in coordination with the HCs and superiors to create a coordinated planning basis and achieve the goals of the local organisation but also the business unit
4
Generate measures and support the generation of measures for the commercial and technical optimisation of components or purchasing volumes to reduce costs and improve quality and security of supply in consultation with responsible units and functions
5
Analysing local suppliers in cooperation with the suppliers, identifying opportunities for improvement and deriving corresponding qualification measures with the involvement of internal organisational units in order to optimise the process chain between the supplier and Hella
6
Supporting the initiation of discussions and the execution of negotiations and contract design to reduce costs as well as the optimisation of processes between suppliers and Hella and the assertion of Hella interests, taking into account deadlines, quality, quantity and delivery conditions
7
Summarise and document the purchasing activities derived from the purchasing goals in order to initiate and implement the necessary measures worldwide
8
Contribute to creating standardised international purchasing processes, methods and tools within the network and strengthen purchasing power vis-à-vis suppliers worldwide

9
Contribute to the creation of of standards for the development of purchasing strategies, operational processes and sourcing activities for the global purchasing organisation in close consultation with HQ or the business unit;
10
Coordinate tasks and decisions with supervisors as needed
11
Analyse the local procurement market and local supplier development with regard to the objectives and requirements of the business units and prepare and update the supplier matrix, prepare qualified supplier evaluations, set up alternative suppliers to reduce costs, achieve technical, qualitative and other defined objectives in accordance with the requirements of the business units in coordination with the cross-functional managers involved
B
Leadership
1
Assigning employees according to their qualifications within the appropriate structure; instructing (targeting and motivating) and supporting employees to perform their tasks
2
Instruct, guide and instruct employees in function-related tasks
3
Involvement in recruitment and performance appraisals and for qualification requirements