APAC, GBS Purchasing Specialist
Become a Part of the Marelli team. We are a global independent automotive supplier with a passion for performance and speed. We are pioneers of the future of mobility. Our story is built on innovation and manufacturing excellence.
Every day, we drive change and co-create what comes next. Our purpose is simple yet ambitious: "Let's push the boundaries together. We aspire to shape future mobility dreams and turn them into reality.”
Joining the Marelli [Global Business Services] team means becoming a part of something bigger, a place where you can explore your potential, pioneer innovation, meet the needs of our internal customers by creating a consistent service delivery model across the organization, through driving digitization, standardization and harmonization of process and continuous improvement of activities.
As a global yet fast-evolving company, we're looking for team members who want to grow and evolve with us.
About the Position:
We are looking for a [APAC, GBS Purchasing Specialist] to join the [APAC GBS Purchasing] team, reporting directly to the [APAC, GBS Purchasing Manager].
This position is based at our office in [Dalian].
As the [APAC, GBS Purchasing Specialist] at Marelli, you will need to ensure smooth daily operations of the shared service puchasing function including timely react on request from internal / external customers and actively communicate with them with the defined GBS Purchasing scope.
Your Responsibilities will be:
• Support the sourcing and negotiation of current and potential suppliers by compiling and issuing RFQ’s for components parts and material as requested by buyers.
• Initiate and complete the supplier setup process when new suppliers are added to the approved supplier list.
• Maintain the current supplier list by updating name changes, address changes, supplier deletions.
• Create requisitions to support Blanket and Tooling purchase orders
• Track in-process requisitions from release through final approval and report out as needed.
• Process PCA forms (Price Change Agreement) for new part price establishment and price updates to current parts.
• Utilize GBOM to register parts to a specific supplier using commodity code, supplier code, and price, sending confirmation to the appropriate internal customer (DE or PD-PPO)
• Maintain the Master Supplier Panel Database for all suppliers, including TS or ISO registration and expiration dates, whether MPA is on file, name of union (if applicable) and date of current contract expiration, etc.
• Compile data for various weekly, monthly or annual reports such as market fluctuation and exchange rate fluctuation.
• Initiate quarterly supplier ratings based on data from Quality (PPM), Production Control (on-time or late deliveries) and PD (cost reduction support).
• Assist in the resolution of invoicing issues by directing each supplier concern to the appropriate buyer or escalate to management when appropriate.
What Qualifications you will bring:
- EDUCATION (SCHOOL/SPECIALIZATION): University degree in business administration or adequate professional experience focusing on Purchasing
- LANGUAGES: Proficient English in reading and writing.
- EXPERIENCES: 2+ years' experience in the Purchasing department
Other skills that we would welcome:
• MS-Office (MS Excel – advanced – tables, charts, formulas, pivot tables, MS Outlook, MS PowerPoint), ERP experience is a must (IFS,BPCS, IFS Radley, SAP)
• Willing to develop and learn, Collaborative, Team player, Customer and result oriented, Proactive attitude, Flexibility,
• Strong Communication and presentation skills and ability to interpret data to various levels
• Plan, think and make decisions in strategic context
• Participation in transition or special projects
• Ability to deliver results in and dynamic environment with competing priorities.
What does this position offer you:
- Fast-paced yet supportive and high-performing international team with an inspiring ambition to transform the future of mobility.
- Support in onboarding and further training that will set you up with Marelli's speed.
- A hybrid work model, helping you to achieve work-life balance-combining the best of both spending time working remotely, benefitting from focus time, and purposeful co-creation time in the office.
Take the next step:
Together, we will drive the world towards a safer, greener, and better-connected future.
Are you ready to make your mark, shape the future of the automotive industry, and drive the growth of the [Global Business Services] business?
Talk to us!
About Us:
Marelli is one of the world’s leading global independent suppliers to the automotive sector, with a strong and established track record in innovation and manufacturing excellence. Our goal is to change the future of mobility by working with our customers and partners to create a safer, greener, and more connected world.
Our team supplies all major automotive manufacturers in Asia, Europe, and North and South America and the top racing teams in motorsport world championships. Our technology is purpose-driven and meticulously designed to deliver tangible value that truly matters to our customers.
Our business areas are automotive lighting and sensing, thermal solutions, electronics, green technology solutions, interior experience, propulsion solutions (e-powertrain and powertrain), ride dynamics, motorsport, and aftermarket business.
Within the walls of Marelli, we believe in enabling people to do their best work. Our cultural attributes - Drive Results, Accountable, Entrepreneurial, Inclusive, Innovative, and Aware - are the cornerstones of a new Marelli culture. Be part of it!
At Marelli, we believe in the importance of diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We are committed to nurturing talent in our diverse environment, and we take pride in our various employee resource groups, such as Marelli Women, Brains & Hearts Wellbeing, All Cultures, and Marelli's Rainbow. We believe these groups foster creativity and innovation through the unique perspectives of a multicultural community.