Expert Buyer, Castings & Machined Components

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The Procurement Manager will be responsible to lead day by day activities for >30 suppliers from Castings category. Majority of suppliers are based @US delivering to AGCO Factories @Jackson (MN), Hesston (KS) and Beloit (KS), but not only. Considering "one face to the supplier" there are some suppliers under this position responsibility outside US delivering to other AGCO sites e.g. France, Germany, Finland and Brazil.Direct responsibility of an annual purchasing volume of ~28MUSD. This position aims to identify cost reductions opportunities, ensure supplier's good performance (cost, delivery, quality), take the lead to ensure quotations on time + technical discussions + final negotiation for nominations to New Product Introduction projects within purchasing as well as raise/lead the strategy for the 33 suppliers (majority of them @US, but 1 @Turkey and 2 @Taiwan) + global sub-category strategy of raw and machined large Iron Castings parts supported by other >10 team-members. Direct report to Global Category Manager responsible for Castings & Machined components. This position will play a key role in market-test analysis, cost negotiations, ensuring Long Term Agreements and New Product introduction activities for Castings @NA. This role requires strong analytical skills, negotiation expertise, and ability to work cross-functionally with Engineering, Operations, and Finance teams.

Your Impact

• Develop and execute sub-category sourcing strategies aligned with the overall category plan

• Reach Cost savings targets conducting market research and supplier benchmarking (considering “Low-Cost Country” as per current strategy) to identify cost-saving opportunities

• Identify best sources for part quotation, assuring RFX on time/cost/delivery selecting best supplier for AGCO needs

• Develop purchase bids for multiple projects while interacting with internal stakeholders (engineering, quality, logistics, manufacturing, etc.)

• Take the lead for Long Term Agreements managing supplier negotiations to achieve cost savings, optimize payment terms, and drive value creation

Your Experience and qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering (preferred), Business Administration, or related business field; with minimum 5 years of experience.

• Fluent English communication; proficiency in MS Office (Excel & PowerPoint); strong interpersonal skills.

• Minimum 5 years of negotiation experience in Purchasing, hands-on and result-driven approach; experience in Castings category is a plus.

• Strong negotiation ability, good interpersonal skills, and a proactive, results-oriented mindset.

• To reduce Product Cost in -2% Year over year (YoY) basis / Payment terms optimization / Achieve new product introduction goals (e.g. should cost / productivity / timing) / Manage the supplier basis increasing dual-sourcing and LCC content @NA.

Your Benefits

• Health care and wellness plans

• Dental and vision plans

• Flexible and virtual work options (where available)

• 401(k) Savings Plan with company match

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan offering eligible employees the ability to purchase AGCO stock at a discounted price

• Paid holidays and paid time off

• Health savings and flexible spending accounts

• Reimbursement for continuing education

• Life insurance and other supplemental insurance plans

Your Workplace

You will work with your wonderful AGCO colleagues from Duluth, Hesston, Jackson or Beloit (Hybrid).

Remote working condition might also be applied considering you live @US. To be discussed during job interview.

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