Tenneco is one of the major exhaust systems producer. Our customers are Audi, BMW, Chrysler, Daimler, Fiat, Ford, Honda, Jaguar, Land Rover, Mazda, Mercedes, Nissan, Opel, Porsche, PSA, Renault, Skoda, Suzuki, Toyota, Volvo, VW and aftermarket equipment customers.

    We are pleased to announce employment opportunity within Tenneco Purchasing Department. Job working title:

        Purchasing Commodity Buyer

         Steel, Stampings & Tubing (SST)

 Based in Rybnik

       Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• You will develop & implement European strategies for assigned commodities within the direct spend area of Steel, Stampings and Tubing, and this in agreement with the SST Purchasing Commodity Manager.
• You will identify, negotiate and manage your suppliers with consideration for the requirements of your internal customers across the different European sites.
• You will drive and implement recommendations enabling continuous improvement and cost reduction opportunities. You will do a main contribution to the overall SST EU Cost Reductions which are part of SST Team’s Goals & Objectives.
• You will drive and support VA /VE projects, in collaboration with Engineering colleagues, in order to reduce costs and / or improve technical performance of your commodities.
• You will make nomination decisions for new business, related to your commodities, in agreement with the SST Purchasing Commodity Manager.
• You will support EU plants whenever any of your suppliers is causing delivery problems.
• You will maintain & provide data required to track & report team contribution to company results.
• You will report directly to SST Purchasing Commodity Manager.

Qualifications:

• You have a university degree in economics or engineering or equivalent experience.
• You have several years of relevant working experience, preferably within the purchasing area in a multi-site environment.
• Additional experience in a manufacturing environment is an asset as well.
• You are familiar with European contract negotiation.
• You are fluent in English. Spoken or written knowledge of other languages - German in particular – is an advantage.
• You have excellent negotiation skills and are able to communicate on all levels in the organization.
• You are capable to initiate, lead and follow up on team activities.
• You are analytical and a good time manager.
• You are willing to travel up to 20 %.
• You are stress resistant and able to prioritize.
• You have the ability to use SAP.

To apply, please submit a current resume highlighting your qualifications and relevant job experience both in English and Polish languages. Please submit application directly to HR Department at Tenneco Rybnik or by email to the following address:

                                                                   Tenneco Automotive Polska Sp.z o.o.

                                                                         Przemysłowa 2c 44-203 Rybnik

                                                                                rekrutacja.rybnik@taeu.com

 Please insert the following statement to your application:

Wyrażam zgodę na przetwarzanie moich danych osobowych zawartych w mojej ofercie pracy dla potrzeb niezbędnych do realizacji procesu rekrutacji przez firmę Tenneco Automotive Polska Sp. z o.o. (zgodnie z Ustawą z dn. 29.08.97 o Ochronie danych Osobowych Dz. U. nr 133 poz. 883 z póżn. zm.)