Education/Experience required: Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Technical (Electrical, Electronic, Mechanical etc.) or a related field. A Master's degree is preferred.Minimum of 10 years of experience in procurement, with a focus on direct purchasing.Strong negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.Proven track record of achieving cost savings and improving supplier performance.Knowledge of procurement software and tools.Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.Task and Responsibility: Strategic Sourcing: Develop and implement sourcing strategies for direct materials and services to achieve cost savings and improve supplier performance.Supplier Management: Identify, evaluate, and manage relationships with suppliers to ensure quality, reliability, and cost-effectiveness. Conduct regular supplier performance reviews and negotiate contracts.Cost Management: Monitor and control procurement budgets, identify cost reduction opportunities, and implement cost-saving initiatives.Compliance: Ensure all procurement activities comply with company policies, ethical standards, and regulatory requirements.Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with internal stakeholders, including finance, operations, and legal, to align procurement strategies with business objectives.Market Analysis: Conduct market research and analysis to stay informed about industry trends, supplier capabilities, and competitive pricing.Risk Management: Identify and mitigate risks associated with the procurement of indirect materials and services.Continuous Improvement: Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the procurement function to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.

Education/Experience required: Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Technical (EnTC, Electrical, Mechanical etc.) Supply Chain Management, or a related field. A Master's degree is preferred.Experience in Quality and/or procurementStrong technical, communication, and interpersonal skills.Proven track record of Quality and improving supplier performance.Knowledge of Quality software and tools.Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.Task and Responsibility: Functionally lead a local team of SQD and SDE based on product-, technology- and production know-how, considering the global targets set by the Head of suppler QualityLead the organizational unit of Location Heads of Supplier Development based on objectives, KPIs and target agreementsEnsures the application of relevant supplier development processes in the regionsEnsure yearly performance evaluation of min. all strategic and preferred suppliers with a Supplier Evaluation Score Card incl. A-B-C rating in the region, based on the global planning Support the improvement of regional suppliers in escalation stage PAVE3 due to quality problemsPlanning and driving of technology, product safety and VDA6.3 audits to assess the capability of new and existing regional suppliers for production materials and ensuring the implementation of improvement measuresDrives optimization of processes, methods, standards, tools as part of supplier development and ensure that employees get trained and apply and comply with thoseDisciplinary and / or functional lead and development of the employees in the organizational unit.Participates and supports in the selection of suppliers with the aim to nominate the best suppliers in terms of quality, delivery and price.Evaluates serial components and new developments together with R&D regarding alternative designs (optimal manufacturing- and cost related component design) and contributes to the establishment of design standardsTotal 3 positions:DGM/AGM - 1 position -15-20 yrsAM/Manager - 2 positions - 10-13 yrs

Main duties/responsibilities - The EHS Manager position for Knorr-Bremse CVS can work from the offices, from a plant location.Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:Serving as the lead safety, health and environment for location with approach based on respect, trust, and confidence.Strategic thinking, development, and implementation of innovative safety initiatives and systems emphasizing short- and long-range planning and goal attainment to achieve world-class results.Interfacing with and coaching senior business group leaders, plant Managers, and staff on all safety and health matters.Strong technical abilities related to manufacturing setup as well as Environmental regulations, such as machine guarding, lockout/tagout, electrical safety, mobile equipment, and ergonomics.Conducting and following up on safety audits, evaluations, and incidents.Staying abreast of technological advances and regulatory changes to assess the impact on manufacturing operations.Developing and teaching engaging safety training sessions. Conduct employee engagement activities with respect to HSELead the incident investigation, root cause analysis, and system-wide corrective action development.Hands-on approach with leading multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment - must be organized, able to work independently, deal with change, and shifting work priorities.Tracking and reporting leading and lagging Environment, Health & Safety metrics and using this data to formulate continuous improvement efforts.Facilitating communication, better practices, and information sharing among all sites supported.Having a passion for safety and inspiring others to carry out their responsibilities with an uncompromising attitude toward Environment, Safety and Health.Partnering with Director Safety and Health and other EHS team members on companywide strategy development and deployment.Strong interpersonal skills, ability to establish relationships and influence all levels across all functions, including management, line workers, government officials, customers, visitors, local stakeholders and other stakeholders or internal company organizations/partners.Must have Skill Requirements:Good English communication skillsGood understanding of HSE PracticesKnowledge of IATF 16949, ISO 45001, ISO14001Strong knowledge and awareness of statutory compliances.Nice to have Skills:Experiences in similar function as a HSE ManagerBasic knowledge of applicable quality standards like ISO 9001