The Buyer I will:The overall most cost effective sourcing of MRO parts for the Plant in agreement with the overall targets of the PLT and TT Division.  The sourcing responsibility incorporates all indirect material necessary for the tire production, including but not limited to Standard Spare Parts and resulting electrical and mechanical repair services for those parts and components.  This function is responsible for all purchases on the local level for assigned categories and spend limits.Responsibility for preparation, lead and conclusion of negotiations for local/plant related MRO & services demands including decision-making, MM (IR/SL) setup or maintenance, order placement, and documentation in accordance with the internal guidelines.Under the above mentioned responsibilities the following activities need to be carried out to meet the given targets:Analyze the vendor marketImplementation of the local supplier and purchasing strategy in line with the strategies of the central purchasing departments.  Focus is in the total cost of the purchasing activities.Identify and develop suppliers under the sourcing strategy.  This includes the evaluation of suppliers, visits and audits if necessary.Implement frame/consignment contracts whenever reasonable.Follow through on warranty, logistics, and invoicing related issues.Lead negotiations for claim handlingCooperate with the central purchasing departments for:Planning and communication of the plant’s budgeted replacement projects for standard partsInterface to MRO Central Team to support on CEOS catalog adjustments, pricing agreements (local/regional/global)Information about local suppliersKnowledge transfer about special country regulationsFollow up of paymentsCooperate with the plants needs for:Attend meetings and be an integral part of project teams as requested as they pertain to MRO matters.Assist/support storeroom personnel in matters pertaining to stock, stock count, warranties, SAP issues including various programs utilized (i.e. consignment, stocking agreements, scheduling agreements, repair and exchanges programs)Assist with local issues pertaining to goods receipts, invoices and their discrepancies within SAPEnsure all ESH procedures, policies and legal requirements are implemented and monitored.NOTE: May not be inclusive of all work required and may be updated as needed. 
